HI SB759 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB759
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to JDC.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to JDC.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the legislature to expand the right to vote in state and local elections to those who are fifteen years of age or older who pass a test of citizenship as prescribed by law for those less than eighteen years of age.
Title
Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1 Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Allow The Legislature To Expand The Right To Vote.
Sponsors
| Sen. Chris Lee [D] | Sen. Stanley Chang [D] | Sen. Bennette Misalucha [D] | Sen. Sharon Moriwaki [D] |
| Sen. Maile Shimabukuro [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-27 | Senate | Referred to JDC. |
| 2021-01-25 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2021-01-22 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
SB759 (Carry Over) 2021-01-27 - Referred to JDC.
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759&year=2021 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SB759_.HTM |
