HawaiiHawaii campaign committees file forms and reports electronically
Starting November 4, 2026, campaign committees must electronically file several forms and reports, and fundraiser organizers must file notice before an event.
What it does
Campaign committees must electronically file forms and reports, and fundraiser organizers must file notices electronically. Candidates seeking public funds must also submit contribution statements electronically.
Argument forElectronic filing may help candidates and committees send required forms and reports to the Campaign Spending Commission.
Argument againstCandidates and committees may need to change how they handle paperwork because the law requires electronic filing for several forms and reports.
More detail
The law requires electronic filing of several campaign forms, reports, and notices with the Campaign Spending Commission. These filing rules cover candidate and noncandidate committees, people in charge of fundraisers, and candidates applying for public funds. A committee ending its registration must also file a termination request, have no surplus or deficit, and get commission approval; it must mail or deliver its closing bank statement. Candidates seeking public funds must meet the listed requirements, including qualifying for the ballot and receiving the required qualifying contributions. The law takes effect on November 4, 2026. Fundraiser notices must be filed before the fundraiser.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 10Received.Introduced
Government & Ethics