Bill > HB662

This bill modifies campaign finance regulations in Hawaii by changing how contributions from a candidate's immediate family are treated. Specifically, the bill removes the previous $50,000 aggregate limit on contributions and loans from a candidate's immediate family, instead subjecting these contributions to the same contribution limits that apply to other donors. The bill also restructures the loan provisions for candidate committees, eliminating the specific category of loans from immediate family and adjusting the loan categories to now include loans from the candidate's own funds, loans from financial institutions, and loans from other persons (limited to $10,000 during an election period). The new provisions maintain existing restrictions on loan repayment, such as prohibiting additional loans if the $10,000 limit is reached or if a loan is not repaid within one year. These changes aim to standardize campaign finance rules and create more consistent guidelines for how candidates can receive financial support during an election period.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2026