Lawmakers could address many of the gaps in state election law that have become apparent after the tropical storm but they’re in a race against time. Whether it’s trying to make the most of the 21 days allowed by law to vote in the delayed precincts, or addressing the extent of voters who couldn’t get to the open polls Saturday, convening lawmakers to fix voting statutes may be the only solution besides challenges in court. “We should assess it an if we need to we can go into a special session, to square it up, to make sure it’s constitutionally sound, and do right by the voters of Puna. There’s enough time, if we get a time out from Scott Nago, if the governor gets involved,“ Rep. Marcus Oshiro, (D) Wahiawa. KHON2 asked if the governor would be willing to call a session, his spokesperson deferred to the legislature. They’d have to round up 17 senate and 34 house members willing to do it, they’d need 5 days to move any bills through. At 10 p.m. Tuesday, KHON2 will share what a special session could accomplish as well as some answers about why voting wasn’t extended for other polls in storm ravaged areas
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:50:16 +0000
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