HI SB334 | 2017 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future SB334

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 7 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-09 - Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

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Title

Relating To Elections.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-09HouseReferred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27
2017-03-09HousePass First Reading
2017-03-07HouseReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 126) in amended form (SD 2).
2017-03-07SenateReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2017-03-03Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-07-17.
2017-03-03SenateReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 873) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2017-02-24SenateThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 8 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Galuteria, Harimoto, Inouye, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz, English, K. Kahele.
2017-02-22SenateThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 02-24-17 1:40PM in conference room 211.
2017-02-17SenateThe committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-22-17 9:30AM in conference room 211.
2017-02-16SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2017-02-16SenateReported from JDL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 372) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2017-02-10SenateThe 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, Kim, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2017-02-03SenateThe committee(s) on JDL deferred the measure until 02-10-17 9:00AM in conference room 016.
2017-01-30SenateThe committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-17 8:45AM in conference room 016.
2017-01-25SenateRe-Referred to JDL, WAM.
2017-01-23SenateReferred to JDL/PSM, WAM.
2017-01-23SenatePassed First Reading.
2017-01-20SenateIntroduced.

Same As/Similar To

SB334 (Carry Over) 2017-03-09 - Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27
HB1401 (Same As) 2017-04-28 - Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-17 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 325.

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