Bills

HB 1520: CSC; CAMPAIGN FINANCE; CRIMINAL PROSECUTION; PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-27

Current Status:

Failed

(2026-04-07: The committee on WAM deferred the measure.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Clarifies that the five‑year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations begins upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission.  Effective 3/22/2075.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary19MIN
Mar 24, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary52SEC
Mar 24, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs6MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

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