SB 2039 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

SB 2039 prohibits certain business entities from participating in election-related activities or campaign finance. It directly affects businesses that might otherwise contribute to or influence campaigns. The bill's key provision bans these entities from engaging in campaign finance activities, such as donating to political committees or spending on electioneering communications. This policy change aims to limit business influence in elections by restricting their financial involvement.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 01-29-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-26 9:31AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN, JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
5 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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