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Omnibus Election Law Bill City and County vs. State or The Home Rule Issue Hawaii's Election Laws (Facts and Issues insert)

Omnibus Election Law Bill (H.B. 752) This bill is the first comprehensive attempt to modernize our elections. It will be reconsidered by our fifth legislature when t convenes in January, 1970. The League is attempting to get Public support for the bill since we have reason to believe that its passage will be difficult. The December General Meeting will deal with this important and timely topic. Women's groups have been invited and the public will be welcome. PANEL DISCUSSION Tuesday, December 9, 1969 10 A.M. Hawaiian Electric Company Auditorium (King and Richards Streets, Second Floor) PANEL MEMBERS: Senator Sakae Takahashi, Democrat Representative Andrew Poppoe, Rep. Mr. Tom Coffman, Political Reporter, Star Bulletin Mr. Byron Baker, Moderator, Political Commentator, LHVH A FACTS AND ISSUES is enclosed with this Voter. Please read it carefully before the General Meeting and come prepared to ask questions! The Omnibus Election Law Bill includes the following points on which the League has reached consensus: provides for keeping the Voter Register current requires qualification and training for election personnel requires disclosure of large contributions, as well as expenses, by candidate, party, or committee working for a candidate. It also prohibits anonymous contributions. requires voter identification at the polls.

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