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SB 809

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Fukunaga and 4 co-sponsors

SB 809 amends Hawaii campaign contribution rules; passed Judiciary Committee with amendments and awaits Ways and Means review before 2026 session resumption.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 809

Legislative bill overview

SB 809 relates to campaign contributions in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill passed its initial committee review with amendments (SD 1) and was referred to the Ways and Means Committee before being carried over to the 2026 session. The Judiciary and Civil Law Committee unanimously recommended passage with amendments.

Why is this important

Campaign finance laws directly affect how political candidates raise funds, which influences electoral competitiveness and potential access disparities between well-funded and grassroots candidates. Changes to contribution limits or disclosure requirements can reshape the political landscape in Hawaii and impact public trust in the democratic process.

Potential points of contention

  • Contribution limit amounts: Any proposed changes to maximum donation limits may be debated between those favoring stricter limits (to reduce wealthy donor influence) and those opposing limits (citing free speech concerns)
  • Disclosure and transparency requirements: Disagreement may exist over what information should be publicly reported and how quickly, balancing transparency with donor privacy
  • Applicability across candidate types: Questions about whether rules apply equally to statewide, legislative, and local candidates, and whether they cover independent expenditure committees differently

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

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