Bill > SB118

This bill seeks to establish a dedicated investigator position within the Campaign Spending Commission (CSC), which is the state agency responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws. Currently, the CSC's five existing staff members perform investigative duties as needed, including court testimony. The bill appropriates funds from Hawaii's general revenues to create a full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent investigator position for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the goal of maintaining the integrity and transparency of the campaign finance process. The legislation acknowledges that adding a specific investigator will enhance the CSC's ability to investigate potential campaign finance violations. The bill is set to take effect on April 23, 2057, and the funds appropriated will be expended by the Campaign Spending Commission specifically for the purpose of establishing this new investigator role.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118&year=2026