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Bill Summary · SB 257

Legislative bill overview

SB 257 relates to campaign contributions in Hawaii but specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced in the 2025 session by Senator Ron Kouchi and referred to the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee (JDC) and Ways and Means Committee (WAM) before being carried over to the 2026 session, indicating it did not advance during the 2025 legislative session.

Why this is important

Campaign contribution regulations directly affect how political candidates finance their campaigns, influence transparency in electoral funding, and shape the balance of power between individual donors, special interests, and candidates. Changes to these rules can have significant implications for campaign finance transparency and electoral fairness.

Potential points of contention

  • Contribution limits and caps – Whether limits should be raised, lowered, or eliminated for individual or corporate donations
  • Disclosure requirements – How transparent campaign funding sources must be and what information becomes public
  • Impact on small vs. wealthy donors – Whether changes favor grassroots fundraising or large-dollar donors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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