Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2313: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Passed one chamber Official data
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2313 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), KIDANI, Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 46) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2825) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 03-06-26.
- 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, 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.
- The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2441) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- 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, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
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