Bill > HB772

This bill modifies Hawaii's campaign finance law by removing the previous provision that allowed candidates to purchase up to two tickets for events held by other candidates or committees. The bill amends Section 11-381 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which outlines the permitted uses of campaign funds. Under the existing law, candidates could use campaign funds to buy tickets to events, but this bill eliminates that specific allowance. The bill maintains other existing provisions for campaign fund usage, such as spending money directly related to a candidate's campaign, purchasing goods and services with reimbursement for personal use, making donations to charitable and educational organizations, awarding scholarships, contributing to their political party, and paying for expenses related to official duties. The changes are part of ongoing efforts to regulate and restrict the use of campaign funds, ensuring they are used primarily for campaign-related purposes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date typically used in draft legislation.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2025