HB 1761 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.

Summary
Amends various election provisions to increase public access to in-person voting, increase public confidence in elections, and impose accountability in the election certification process. Key features include increased access to voter service centers open on election day, abolition of ranked choice voting, public access to election records, signature verification in the presence of official observers, reform of the mandatory recount process, the use of physical ballots during election audits, and subjecting the chief election officer position to election instead of appointment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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