Hawaii SB2499 amends the process for filling vacancies in the state senate.

Hawaii SB2499 modifies the procedure for filling vacancies in the state senate. It specifies the timeline for filing nominations and the process for temporary appointments by the governor. The bill outlines different scenarios based on when the vacancy occurs relative to the primary and general elections, detailing the nomination and election processes for each scenario. It also mandates that the appointee must be a resident of the same senate district as the prior incumbent and not a member of any political party for a certain period before the appointment.

Hawaii SB2499 amends the process for filling vacancies in the state senate.

Hawaii SB2499 modifies the procedure for filling vacancies in the state senate. It specifies the timeline for filing nominations and the process for temporary appointments by the governor. The bill outlines different scenarios based on when the vacancy occurs relative to the primary and general elections, detailing the nomination and election processes for each scenario. It also mandates that the appointee must be a resident of the same senate district as the prior incumbent and not a member of any political party for a certain period before the appointment.