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HI SCR40

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Campaign Spending Commission to study implementing a $250 cap on campaign contributions per contributor per election in Hawaii
  • Directs the Campaign Spending Commission to study other jurisdictions regarding processes for refunding campaign contributions to donors
  • Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to report findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular session convenes
  • Cites public concerns about large political contributions creating unfairness and requests for refund mechanisms when candidates change positions after receiving contributions

Legislative Description

Campaign Spending Commission; Cap on Contributions; Refund of Contributions.

Last Action

The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

4/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/9/2015
Judiciary and Labor3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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