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Bill Summary · HB 369

Legislative bill overview

HB 369 is a Hawaii campaign finance bill introduced by Rep. Nadine Nakamura that addresses regulations on campaign contributions. The bill advanced through multiple legislative sessions and underwent conference committee review with changes to committee leadership in April 2025 before being carried over to the 2026 session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Campaign finance laws directly affect how political campaigns are funded and the transparency of that funding, which shapes electoral competitiveness and public trust in government. Changes to contribution limits or disclosure requirements can influence who runs for office and how candidates finance their campaigns.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific contribution limits or prohibitions the bill imposes may be contested by those who view them as either too restrictive or insufficiently strict
  • Transparency and disclosure requirements could face opposition from those concerned about privacy or from donors uncomfortable with public reporting
  • The bill's scope regarding corporate, individual, or small-donor contributions likely generated debate during conference committee negotiations, explaining the leadership changes

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

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