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HI SCR40
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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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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