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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
Prohibits state elected officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Hawaii law to prohibit state elected officials, which includes the governor, lieutenant governor, state senators, state representatives, and trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs, from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any legislative session, including any extensions, and any legislative recess days, holidays, or weekends. A "session" is defined as a period when both houses of the legislature are meeting. This change aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by limiting fundraising activities when lawmakers are actively engaged in legislative duties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Poepoe, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) 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=2053&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2053_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2053_HD1_HSCR105-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2053_HD1_HSCR105-26_.pdf |
| HB2053_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2053_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2053_.HTM |
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