Multiple sources reported on recent campaign finance developments affecting Hawaii, including new legislation and training sessions conducted on Maui. The changes involve restrictions on corporate spending in elections and new compliance requirements.
- Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11, establishing new campaign finance restrictions on corporations and nonprofit organizations (Maui Now)
- The new law restricts spending and contributions by artificial entities to influence elections and ballot measures, positioning Hawaii’s response to the Citizens United Supreme Court decision (Maui Now)
- State Campaign Spending Commission Executive Director Kristen Izumi-Nitao conducted training on Maui for candidate and noncandidate committees on May 20, 2026
- The Commission will review its processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the new law requirements (Maui Now)
- Maui County Board of Ethics representatives participated in the training session
Sources
- Maui County: State of Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Training on Maui
- Maui Now: Campaign Spending Commission comments on the passage of Act 11
Share this article
