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Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Heads to Final Conference
House Bill 2590 would allow voter registration at absentee polling places beginning in 2016; and late voter registration, including on election day, beginning in 2018.
Ing’s Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Considered
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui, who introduced the bill noted that Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout in the nation. He said this challenge could jeopardize the effectiveness of Hawaiʻi’s democratic process.
Aiona Proposes Creation of Hawaii Sports Commission
Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. today unveiled legislation to establish a Hawaii Sports Commission. Under his proposal, the 13-member commission would be given the full-time responsibility to attract, develop and promote sporting events throughout the state. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the Pro Bowl alone accounted for $28.6 million in visitor spending; […]