Requesting a study to determine steps to replace the Chief Election Officer with an elected Secretary of State to oversee elections in Hawaii.

This bill asks the Legislative Reference Bureau to study the current legal framework for Hawaii's Chief Election Officer and explore the necessary steps to replace this position with an elected Secretary of State. The study will assess the current duties of the Chief Election Officer, compare Hawaii's system with other states, and recommend any needed legislative changes. The report is due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session.

Requesting a study to determine steps to replace the Chief Election Officer with an elected Secretary of State to oversee elections in Hawaii.

This bill asks the Legislative Reference Bureau to study the current legal framework for Hawaii's Chief Election Officer and explore the necessary steps to replace this position with an elected Secretary of State. The study will assess the current duties of the Chief Election Officer, compare Hawaii's system with other states, and recommend any needed legislative changes. The report is due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session.