SB 948 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

SB 948 would require the Senate to approve (via "advice and consent") all appointments to the Elections Commission. This procedural change directly affects the Commission members and the governor's appointment process, making Senate confirmation mandatory for new members. The bill does not alter election rules or policies, only the appointment procedure. It is currently pending in committee and has not yet passed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to JDC, WAM.
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Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Stanley Chang
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