HB23

Establishes procedures for filling vacancies in the position of Hawaii Insurance Commissioner.

This bill outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the position of Hawaii Insurance Commissioner. It specifies that if a vacancy occurs before the tenth day prior to the close of filing for the next primary election, the governor must make an appointment from a list of three prospective appointees submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. If the vacancy occurs later, the governor must appoint someone who is not a member of any political party.