SB 2826: Elections; Appropriations

Current Status:

Failed

(2026-01-30: Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

What does this bill do?

The bill provides state money to counties and the state elections office to expand voting services. It funds more in-person voter service centers, pays to print and mail the voter information guide to all registered voters, and supports a public outreach campaign to encourage voting.

Version:

Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.

Version:

SB2826

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2826
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to elections.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the counties to open additional voter service centers for in-person voting on election day.

The sum shall be allocated as follows:

(1) $ to the city and county of Honolulu;

(2) $ to the county of Hawaii;

(3) $ to the county of Kauai; and

(4) $ to the county of Maui.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the city and county of Honolulu, county of Hawaii, county of Kauai, and county of Maui, as applicable, for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the office of elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide, as identified in section 11-122, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to all registered voters.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of elections for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the office of elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of elections for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:

Elections; Appropriations

Description:

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

Date	Status
Jan 30, 2026	Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.
Jan 26, 2026	Passed First Reading.
Jan 23, 2026	Introduced.

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SB2826 (1/23/2026)