Hawaii HB1078 modifies the process for filling legislative vacancies in the state house and senate.

Hawaii HB1078 amends the procedures for filling vacancies in the state house of representatives and state senate. The governor must make an appointment within 60 days of a vacancy, selecting from a list of three candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. If a vacancy occurs within 120 days of the next primary election, the governor must fill it within seven days of the primary election certification. The appointee must be a resident of the same district as the prior incumbent and must have been a member of the political party for at least six months.

Hawaii HB1078 modifies the process for filling legislative vacancies in the state house and senate.

Hawaii HB1078 amends the procedures for filling vacancies in the state house of representatives and state senate. The governor must make an appointment within 60 days of a vacancy, selecting from a list of three candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. If a vacancy occurs within 120 days of the next primary election, the governor must fill it within seven days of the primary election certification. The appointee must be a resident of the same district as the prior incumbent and must have been a member of the political party for at least six months.