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SB 855 Hawaii Senate · 2017 Regular Session

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Summary
Provides that the submission of a voter registration application either to register to vote or update the voter's registration information constitutes a request for permanent absentee voter status unless the applicant specifically indicates the applicant does not wish to be a permanent absentee voter. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
Senate Passage
Mar 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2017 Last action Mar 9, 2017
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
1
Committee
9
Mar 9, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27
Mar 7, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 277) in amended form (SD 2).
Mar 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Feb 24, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 10 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, English, Galuteria, Harimoto, Inouye, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz.
Feb 22, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-24-17 9:35AM in conference room 211.
Feb 17, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Feb 17, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Reported from JDL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 513) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Feb 16, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
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, Kim, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
Feb 13, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-16-17 9:30AM in conference room 016.
Feb 10, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.
Jan 25, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to JDL/TRE, WAM.
Jan 25, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduced.
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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