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This bill clarifies administrative oversight and restrictions on lobbyist contributions during legislative sessions. Specifically, it establishes that the campaign spending commission will have oversight of elected officials, candidates, and others required to file organizational reports, while the ethics board or commission will have oversight of lobbyists. The bill defines a "session" as a period when both legislative houses are in session and specifies that during a session (including five calendar days before and after), lobbyists are prohibited from making contributions to elected officials, candidates, or other reportable individuals. If a prohibited contribution occurs, the bill mandates that the state ethics commission executive director will refer lobbyist violations to the campaign spending commission, and vice versa. Any prohibited contributions will be directed to the Hawaii election campaign fund. The legislation aims to streamline administrative processes and provide clear guidance on the existing restrictions on lobbyist contributions, building upon previous legislation (Act 128 from the 2023 session) to ensure more efficient enforcement of contribution rules.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413&year=2025