What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The main topics include:

• 2026 campaign finance bills that are moving through or have completed the legislative process, including measures to expand public financing for elections, require electronic filing of campaign finance forms, restrict fundraising by Governor-appointed executive branch employees, and limit corporations from spending money to influence elections.
• Proposed 2027 legislation the Commission is considering putting forward, including:
  • Requiring improper cash campaign contributions over $100 to be returned or forfeited to the state
  • Banning government contractors and grantees — and their officers and families — from making political contributions while under contract
  • Prohibiting state elected officials from accepting campaign donations during legislative sessions
  • Raising salaries for the Commission's top staff to match similar enforcement roles in government
• Executive Director's report covering filing compliance, a technology contract update, new commissioner appointment, training programs, an upcoming newsletter, and observations on the 2026 election.

Decisions Expected

• Possible votes on approving or updating positions on 2026 and 2027 legislation
• Approval of previous closed-session meeting minutes

Who Should Pay Attention

• Political candidates and campaign committees affected by campaign finance rules
• Government contractors and grant recipients who may face new contribution restrictions
• State elected officials and executive branch employees subject to proposed fundraising limits
• Anyone interested in election transparency and campaign finance law in Hawaii

Public testimony is welcome. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes per agenda item.