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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
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, or noncandidate committee 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 support election-related activities. This change aims to ensure compliance with campaign finance limits and prevent improper retention of excess funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2051&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2051_HSCR104-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2051_HSCR104-26_.pdf |
| HB2051_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2051_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2051_.HTM |
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