In 2007, the Hawaii legislature passed SB 1956, the National Popular Vote Plan, but the Governor vetoed it.

In 2008, new bills have been introduced in both houses, and have passed all committees in both houses. The new bills are HB 3013 and SB 2898. The House bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on February 5, and the Senate bill passed the Senate committee on February 6. Both bills are expected to pass their respective chambers soon.

Democrats have more than two-thirds of the members of each chamber. The only reason the Governor’s veto was not overriden in 2007 was that some legislators went home early at the end of the 2007 legislative session, so they weren’t available to vote.