Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2050 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 136).

This bill updates Hawaii's partial public financing program for elections to increase the amount of public money available to candidates and encourage more people to participate. It raises the maximum matching funds from one dollar to two dollars for every dollar a candidate raises above a certain threshold and adjusts the spending limits for various offices to reflect the current value of money. The legislation also appropriates state funds to ensure there is enough money in the program to support these changes. Directly affected are candidates running for statewide and local offices who choose to join the public financing system, allowing them to rely more on public funds rather than private donations.