Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 51
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 26, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 5, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Referred to JDC, WAM. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang. - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 306) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:04AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Kim, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 850) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
One Day Notice 03-04-25. - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 72) in amended form (SD 1). - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Mar 12, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.