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HB 772

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Della Belatti and 7 co-sponsors

Hawaii's HB 772 modifies campaign finance regulations; passed committee amendments and awaits finance review in 2026 legislative session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 772

Legislative bill overview

HB 772 is a campaign finance reform bill introduced in Hawaii's House of Representatives that modifies regulations governing political contributions and expenditures. The bill passed its Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee review in amended form and was referred to the Finance Committee before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Campaign finance rules directly affect how elections are conducted and funded, influencing candidates' ability to compete and potentially shaping policy priorities based on funding sources. Changes to these regulations can impact transparency, democratic participation, and the balance of influence between wealthy donors and grassroots supporters.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments made in "HD 1" are not detailed in the legislative record provided, making it unclear what exact provisions are most controversial
  • Campaign finance reform inherently creates tension between free speech advocates (who oppose contribution limits) and those seeking to reduce money's influence in politics
  • The bill's passage without any affirmative votes "with reservations" suggests potential concerns from committee members about the amendments, though formal opposition wasn't recorded

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

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