HI HB1495 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-02 - Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-02 - Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes a compulsory voting requirement for all registered voters and establishes a means of enforcement, with a fine of $100 to be imposed on registered voters who fail to vote without a valid excuse. Amends the duties of the Chief Election Officer to include enforcement of this Act.
Title
Compulsory Voting; Enforcement; Chief Election Officer
Sponsors
| Rep. Gene Ward [R] | Rep. Mark Hashem [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-02 | House | Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| 2015-01-29 | House | Introduced and Passed First Reading |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2015 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2015/bills/HB1495_.HTM |
