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HI HB1520

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tarnas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the statute of limitations for campaign finance criminal prosecutions from five years after the violation or report filing date to five years after the Campaign Spending Commission discovers the offense
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 11-412(g) governing campaign spending enforcement and Section 701-108(2) on general criminal prosecution time limits
  • Modifies general criminal statute of limitations language to specify these time periods apply "except as otherwise provided by law," allowing for specialized limitations like campaign finance rules
  • Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date
  • Scheduled effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating future implementation timing to be determined)

Legislative Description

Relating To Campaign Finance.

Campaign Finance

Last Action

Referred to JDC/WAM.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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