Bill > HB369

This bill amends Hawaii's campaign finance law to clarify and expand rules about excess campaign contributions. Specifically, the bill requires candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to return any contributions that exceed legal contribution limits within 30 days of receiving them. If an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash is not returned to the contributor within that 30-day period, the money will automatically be transferred (or "escheat") to the Hawaii election campaign fund. The bill adds a reference to section 11-351 among the sections governing contribution limits and provides committees with the flexibility to choose which specific contributions to return when over the limit. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2050, and does not impact any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date. The bill aims to ensure stricter oversight and management of campaign contributions by creating a clear mechanism for handling excess funds.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369&year=2026