Bill > HB691

This bill seeks to address staffing needs at Hawaii's Campaign Spending Commission by appropriating $300,000 for three full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent positions over two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027). The legislature recognizes that despite the evolution of campaign finance regulations since the commission's establishment, its staffing levels have not been updated. The bill's findings emphasize that effective enforcement of campaign finance laws is crucial to maintaining public trust, and that the commission needs additional personnel to implement recent policy proposals and upgrades to the state's campaign spending programs. The appropriated funds will be used specifically to hire three new permanent staff members within the Campaign Spending Commission, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By providing these resources, the bill aims to enhance the commission's capacity to enforce campaign finance regulations and improve the overall integrity of Hawaii's electoral system.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2026