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HB 2180

RELATING TO VOTING BOARDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elle Cochran and 9 co-sponsors

HB 2180 modifies Hawaii voting board procedures; specific provisions unavailable pending committee review scheduled February 9, 2026.

Bill scheduled to be heard by LMG on Monday, 02-09-26 2:00PM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Bill Summary · HB 2180

Legislative bill overview

HB 2180 relates to voting boards in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, and has advanced through initial readings, with a hearing scheduled before the Labor and Management Government (LMG) committee on February 9, 2026.

Why is this important

Voting board governance affects electoral administration and potentially the composition or procedures of boards that oversee elections or workplace voting processes in Hawaii. The bill's progression through committee review suggests the legislature considers this issue significant enough for formal consideration and fiscal analysis (given the Financial (FIN) committee referral).

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill summary provided contains no specific language about what changes are being proposed to voting board structure, membership, or authority, making substantive evaluation impossible at this stage
  • Committee jurisdictional overlap: Referral to both LMG and FIN committees suggests potential fiscal implications or labor-related dimensions that may create disagreement about the bill's primary purpose
  • Insufficient context: Without knowing whether this addresses election boards, union voting procedures, or other voting mechanisms, stakeholder positions remain unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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