Bill > HB771

This bill addresses concerns about Super PACs (Political Action Committees) in Hawaii by introducing several measures to increase transparency and regulate noncandidate committee spending in elections. The legislation establishes a tiered fee structure for noncandidate committees based on their total expenditures in a calendar year, with these fees to be deposited into the Hawaii election campaign fund. The bill also creates a new process for verifying electioneering communications (political advertisements), requiring committees to submit proposed communications to the Office of Elections for review by a neutral third-party organization before their release. Additionally, the bill mandates that campaign advertisements include the name and address of the paying entity in a minimum font size of one-half inch, and requires clear disclosure of whether the advertisement has been approved by the candidate. The legislature's goal is to reduce the influence of unlimited political spending, prevent the spread of misinformation, and make election-related information more transparent and accessible to voters. This approach aims to help Hawaii voters meaningfully participate in the electoral process by providing clearer, more accountable campaign communications.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2025