Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 691: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 691 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the campaign spending commission for permanent positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.