# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.55: Exemptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-1.55

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.55
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-1.55

## Text

The office of elections 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 office of elections without the approval of the comptroller; and

(3) Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniture without the approval of the comptroller.

The office of elections shall follow all applicable personnel laws. [L 2004, c 57, §2]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11 ‑3 Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.5 Office of elections established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-1.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.6 Appointment of the chief election officer; requirements; term; restrictions; salary; reappointment; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-1.6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.52 [ §11-1.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-1.52.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.55 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-1.55.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-2 Chief election officer; duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-2.5 §§11-2.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-2.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-2.8 Publication of election notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-2.8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-4 Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-5 Employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-6 Petitions ; withdrawal of signatures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-7 Elections commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-7.5 Duties of the elections commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-7.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-8 Elections commission; political activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T2_C11_S11-8.md)

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