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HB 2051

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

I don't have access to the specific text of HB 2051, which is necessary to provide you with an accurate analysis of what campaign contribution changes it proposes. To give you a...

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem.
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Bill Summary · HB 2051

I don't have access to the specific text of HB 2051, which is necessary to provide you with an accurate analysis of what campaign contribution changes it proposes.

To give you a meaningful assessment, I would need to know:

  • What limits or rules does it establish or modify? (contribution caps, donor disclosure requirements, timing restrictions, etc.)
  • Which types of contributions does it affect? (individual donations, corporate funds, PAC contributions, in-kind contributions, etc.)
  • Who is affected? (candidates, political parties, outside groups, donors)
  • What are the stated purposes? (transparency, equity, fundraising flexibility, etc.)

What I can tell you: The bill passed the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) Committee unanimously (9-0) on February 3, 2026, and is moving to the Finance (FIN) committee. The strong committee approval suggests either broad agreement on the measure's merits or that it addresses a technical/non-controversial aspect of campaign finance law.

I recommend:
1. Check the Hawaii State Legislature website (capitol.hawaii.gov) for the full bill text
2. Look for the JHA committee hearing testimony or report for context on what members supported
3. Share the actual bill language, and I can provide detailed analysis of its impacts and contentious elements

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