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HI HB1476
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Requires all campaign contributions to be processed through the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund, with donor identities kept confidential from candidates.
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Repeals existing prohibitions on anonymous contributions (sections 11-351 and 11-353) to enable the anonymous contribution system.
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Establishes a voter voucher pilot program for house of representatives candidates in the 2016 primary and general elections, allowing registered voters to allocate publicly-funded $5 credits to candidates of their choice.
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Each voter voucher credit increases a candidate's expenditure limit, public funds available, and counts toward minimum qualifying contribution requirements by $5.
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Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to implement the program, with the voter voucher pilot program set to expire June 30, 2017.
Legislative Description
Campaign Finance; Elections ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/12/2015