Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2131: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2131 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Primary sponsor: Della Belatti (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the period of limitations for criminal prosecutions under campaign finance laws commences upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission, rather than being limited to five years from the violation date or report filing date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.