Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1593: 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
SB 1593 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Primary sponsor: Brenton Awa (Republican), Samantha DeCorte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Passed First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to JDC, WAM.
- Introduced.