THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

3226

THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022

S.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part VIII to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§11-    Digital voter information guide.  (a)  The office of elections shall prepare a digital voter information guide that shall be posted on its website.  The digital voter information guide shall be posted in a screen reader accessible format for voters with special needs unable to read standard print due to disability.  The office of elections shall provide a translation of the digital voter information guide in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i on its website.  The office of elections shall print and mail a physical copy of the digital voter information guide to voters upon request.  The digital voter information guide shall include:

     (1)  A photo and short statement of less than one hundred fifty words for each candidate running for office to be prepared by the candidate; provided that the office of elections may uniformly limit the number of words for the candidate statement by applicable race;

     (2)  A clear and concise explanation drafted by the department of the attorney general of each proposed state constitutional amendment; and

     (3)  A clear and concise explanation drafted by the county corporate counsel for each proposed county charter amendment, or proposed initiative or referendum issue.

     (b)  The office of elections shall prepare a notice that shall be mailed with each ballot in a primary election notifying voters that a digital voter information guide may be found on the office of elections website.  The notice shall be sent by email to all voters with special needs who have registered to receive alternate format ballots."

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the office of elections to prepare and mail a notice to voters that a digital voter information guide may be found on the office of elections website.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of elections for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 30, 2075; provided that section 1 shall take effect on January 1, 2023.

 

 

Report Title:

Digital Voter Information; Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation

 

Description:

Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a digital voter registration guide to be posted on its website.  Requires the Office of Election to mail a notice with each ballot notifying voters that a voter information guide may be found on its website.  Makes an appropriation.  Takes effect 7/30/2075.  (SD1)

 

 

 

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