skip to main content
Hawaii State Seal

Hawai'i State Legislature

Ka 'Aha'ōlelo Moku'āina 'O Hawai'i

Full Video Stream

 Start of measure content
Measure details
Measure Title: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Report Title: Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Ihara, Kanuha
Act:

Measure Status History

Sort by Date
DateChamberStatus Text
3/10/2026HReferred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026HPass First Reading
3/6/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 46) in amended form (SD 1).
3/6/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026SOne Day Notice 03-06-26.
3/5/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2825) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/2/2026SThe 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, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/27/2026SThe committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/19/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/19/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2441) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/12/2026SThe 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, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-12-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/26/2026SReferred to JDC, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/15/2026SPending Introduction.

Some of the above items require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please visit Adobe's download page for detailed instructions.


All Versions of this Measure

SB2313_SD1 Link to SB2313_SD1 .PDF file
SB2313 Link to SB2313 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2313_SD1_SSCR2441_ Link to committee report SB2313_SD1_SSCR2441_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2313_SD1_SSCR2825_ Link to committee report SB2313_SD1_SSCR2825_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2313_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-06-26_
SB2313_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-26_

Hearing Notices

JDC
2/06/26 9:00A
CR 016 & Videoconference
JDC
2/12/26 9:30A
CR 016 & Videoconference
WAM
3/02/26 10:02A
CR 211 & Videoconference