SB948 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish an Elections Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services.

SB948 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish an Elections Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services. The commission consists of nine members nominated and appointed by various legislative leaders and the Senate. The initial terms for some members are two years, while others serve four years. Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for expenses. Vacancies are filled within fifteen days, and the commission operates by majority vote. The bill also specifies that appointments to the commission are not subject to senatorial confirmation.

SB948 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish an Elections Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services.

SB948 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish an Elections Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services. The commission consists of nine members nominated and appointed by various legislative leaders and the Senate. The initial terms for some members are two years, while others serve four years. Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for expenses. Vacancies are filled within fifteen days, and the commission operates by majority vote. The bill also specifies that appointments to the commission are not subject to senatorial confirmation.