All Roll Calls
Yes: 3 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 24802025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Sponsored By: Mike Gabbard (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Allows voters in a primary or special primary election to vote for any candidate for any office without regard to the voter or candidate's political party preference. Advances the top two candidates in a primary or special primary election, regardless of political party, to the general election. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Primary ElectionsTop Two CandidatesJDC
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Kurt Fevella
Republican • Senate
Jarrett Keohokalole
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Recommitted to JDC.
3/10/2026SenateReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2822) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
3/5/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/5/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
3/5/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
2/13/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/9/2026SenateRe-Referred to JDC.
1/30/2026SenateReferred to GVO, JDC.
1/28/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/22/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/22/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2480_SD1
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