Hawaii HB1520 amends campaign finance laws to change the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions related to campaign violations.

Hawaii HB1520 modifies the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions related to campaign finance violations. It specifies that the applicable period of limitations for such prosecutions will not commence until the offense is discovered by the campaign spending commission. The bill also adjusts the statute of limitations for various other offenses, including manslaughter, felonies, misdemeanors, and petty misdemeanors. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.

Hawaii HB1520 amends campaign finance laws to change the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions related to campaign violations.

Hawaii HB1520 modifies the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions related to campaign finance violations. It specifies that the applicable period of limitations for such prosecutions will not commence until the offense is discovered by the campaign spending commission. The bill also adjusts the statute of limitations for various other offenses, including manslaughter, felonies, misdemeanors, and petty misdemeanors. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.