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HI SB3214
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
- Exempts county elected officials, county candidates, and county candidate committees from the existing prohibition on receiving campaign contributions from lobbyists during state legislative sessions
- Current law prohibits lobbyists from making contributions to any elected official or candidate during regular or special legislative sessions, including five calendar days before and after sessions
- Narrows the definition of "lobbyist" to include only those registered with the state ethics commission, removing reference to county ethics boards
- Prohibited contributions received in violation of the law must be forfeited to the Hawaii election campaign fund
- Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating To Campaign Finance.
Exemption
Last Action
Re-Referred to JDC.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/10/2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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