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SB 51 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 12, 2025.

Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-51
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee JHA, FIN
Senate failed 2025-03-12
Elections / Voting Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-03-12 Status failed
2025-03-12 Latest Action The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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