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This resolution urges the Hawaii State Senate to create an investigative committee, as allowed by Chapter 21 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, to look into claims that an unknown person gave about $35,000 in cash or checks in 2022 to an "influential legislator" (meaning a powerful lawmaker) to sway an ongoing political campaign. The committee will also examine if any state laws, the state's ethics code, or campaign finance rules were broken. This action comes after a federal court document revealed the alleged transaction, and despite a state investigation being initiated, the identity of the legislator remains unknown, and a five-year statute of limitations means charges could only be pursued until January 2027. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and public trust in government and grants the committee the power to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and compel the production of documents, with the goal of making findings and recommendations to strengthen anti-corruption measures and referring any evidence of violations to the appropriate authorities.

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2026