HRS §16-43
Handling ballots after counting
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When election workers handle ballots after the votes are counted, at least two assigned officials must be present. This rule makes sure ballot handling is watched and done properly.
The statute, as written — Ballot handling
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.
In every case where the ballots are handled by election officials or election employees for disposition upon completion of the tabulation, they shall be handled in the presence of not less than two officials assigned in accordance with section 16-45.
LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.