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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends section 11-364, HRS, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that any cash contribution exceeding $100, in total from a single person during an election period, to a candidate, candidate committee (a group supporting a specific candidate), or noncandidate committee (a group not supporting a specific candidate) must be returned to the contributor within 30 days. If the excess contribution is not returned within this timeframe, it will be forfeited to the Hawaii election campaign fund, which is a state fund used to finance election campaigns. This change aims to ensure compliance with campaign finance limits and prevent the accumulation of excessive contributions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee on JDC deferred the measure. (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2529&year=2026 |
| SB2529_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2529_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2529_.HTM |
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