Bill > HB2228

This bill aims to strengthen Hawaii's partial public financing program for elections by increasing the financial support provided to candidates who qualify for public funds. Specifically, it proposes to double the matching fund payments from $1 to $2 for every $1 of qualifying contributions a candidate receives beyond the initial minimum amount required to enter the program. Qualifying contributions are defined as small donations from individuals within a candidate's constituency, which helps ensure candidates are connected to their communities and reduces reliance on large donors or special interests. The program is intended to promote fairer elections by controlling overall campaign costs, enabling candidates with less personal wealth to compete, and increasing transparency and accountability through spending caps and reporting requirements, ultimately fostering greater public trust in the democratic process.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2228&year=2026