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This resolution urges the House of Representatives to establish an investigative committee, as permitted by Chapter 21 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to look into allegations of a $35,000 payment made in January 2022 by an unknown individual to an influential state legislator for campaign use. The committee's purpose is to investigate this transaction, determine if any state laws, including criminal statutes, campaign finance rules, or ethics codes, were violated, and assess the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement mechanisms against corruption. The committee will have the power to gather testimony, compel witnesses and documents, and hold public hearings, and will refer any evidence of violations to relevant authorities like the Attorney General or the Campaign Spending Commission. The committee will consist of five members, including at least one from the minority party, and will operate until its duties are complete, with the Speaker of the House appointing members and authorizing necessary resources.

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