RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Summary
Authorizes the electronic transmission of databases containing driver's license and civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Requires the Office of Elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 01/07/2059. (SD1)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
Senate Passage
Mar 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2017
Last action Nov 30, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
8
Mar 7, 2017
Committee
Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26
lower
Mar 3, 2017
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 28) in amended form (SD 1).
lower
Mar 3, 2017
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 22, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 10 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Dela Cruz, English, Galuteria, Harimoto, Inouye, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) K. Kahele.
upper
Feb 17, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-22-17 9:30AM in conference room 211.
upper
Feb 13, 2017
Committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
upper
Feb 13, 2017
Committee
Reported from JDL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 146) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 3, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Gabbard, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kim.
upper
Jan 30, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-17 8:45AM in conference room 016.
upper
Jan 23, 2017
Committee
Referred to JDL, WAM.
upper
Jan 20, 2017
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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