HRS §11-9
Exemptions for the Elections Commission
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section frees the elections commission from certain state budget and management rules. It lets the commission talk directly to the governor and legislature, handle its own hiring and firing, and buy its own supplies without the comptroller's approval. It must still follow all personnel laws.
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The statute, as written — Exemptions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The elections commission shall be exempt from section [26-35(a)(1), (4), and (5)] and shall: (1) Make direct communications with the governor and legislature; (2) Make all decisions regarding employment, appointment, promotion, transfer, demotion, discharge, and job descriptions of all officers and employees of or under the jurisdiction of the elections commission without the approval of the comptroller; and (3) Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniture without the approval of the comptroller. The elections commission shall follow all applicable personnel laws.
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