THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	3069
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to campaign spending.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 11-429, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) A candidate shall obtain the minimum qualifying contribution amount set forth in subsection (a) once for the election period.

(1) If the candidate obtains the minimum qualifying contribution amount, the candidate is eligible to receive:

(A) The minimum payment in an amount equal to the minimum qualifying contribution amounts; [and]

(B) Payments of $1 for each $1 of qualifying contributions in excess of the minimum qualifying contribution amounts; and

(C) Payments of $3 for each $1 of qualifying contributions of $5 or less in excess of minimum qualifying contribution amounts; and

(2) A candidate shall have at least one other qualified candidate as an opponent for the primary or general election to receive public funds for that election."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2020.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Campaign Spending; Partial Public Financing; Qualifying Contribution

Description:

Entitles candidates who meet the minimum qualifying contribution amount for partial public financing of election campaigns to receive payments of $3 for each $1 of qualifying contributions of $5 or less in excess of minimum qualifying contribution amounts.

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