Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-03-18 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-03-18 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1520 HD1 SD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations | in_committee |
| HB 2361 HD1 SD1 | DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency | in_committee |
| HB 369 SD1 | Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat | in_committee |
| HB 371 HD1 SD1 | CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions | in_committee |
| HB 850 HD1 SD1 | Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting | in_committee |
| SB 1032 SD2 HD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Foreign Entities; Foreign-influenced Business Entities | in_committee |
| SB 2239 SD1 HD1 | Automatic Voter Registration; Identification Card; Driver's License | in_committee |
| SB 2397 SD1 | Neighborhood Boards; Vacancies; Quorum Requirements | in_committee |