Hawaii SB1397 outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the state senate and house of representatives.

Hawaii SB1397 amends the state's procedures for filling vacancies in the state senate and house of representatives. The governor must appoint a replacement from a list of three candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. If the prior incumbent was not a member of any political party, the governor must appoint a non-party member. The appointee must reside in the same district as the prior incumbent. The bill also provides specific timelines for appointments based on the timing of the vacancy relative to upcoming elections.

Hawaii SB1397 outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the state senate and house of representatives.

Hawaii SB1397 amends the state's procedures for filling vacancies in the state senate and house of representatives. The governor must appoint a replacement from a list of three candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. If the prior incumbent was not a member of any political party, the governor must appoint a non-party member. The appointee must reside in the same district as the prior incumbent. The bill also provides specific timelines for appointments based on the timing of the vacancy relative to upcoming elections.