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This bill aims to strengthen the oversight of political campaigns in Hawaii by increasing the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to match those of similar officials in legislative branch agencies that handle compliance and enforcement. The Campaign Spending Commission, like other watchdog agencies such as the State Ethics Commission and the Auditor's office, plays a crucial role in maintaining public trust and ensuring transparency and accountability in government. The bill argues that to attract and retain qualified staff, the commission needs a compensation structure that reflects the importance and demands of its duties, similar to its legislative counterparts. It also appropriates funds for these salary adjustments and other cost increases for employees not covered by collective bargaining, with the goal of safeguarding public trust and the integrity of state government.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2533&year=2026