Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee Meeting - February 18, 2026

Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee · February 18, 2026

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Call to order and opening remarks

Announcement

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Vice Chair James Gashel called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., explained the meeting format (in-person + video/telephone) and the committee’s purpose: to develop a public record on how mail‑in voting contributes to election accessibility.

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Advisory committee met to review how proposed federal legislation (including the Save America Voter Eligibility Act and related bills) could affect Hawaii’s vote-by-mail system and voters with disabilities; expert witnesses and public commenters urged preserving private, independent access and staff were asked to prepare a consolidated report.

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