HI HB1490

Amends Section 11-355 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to extend campaign contribution prohibitions to officers of contractors in addition to the contractors themselves.

Expands the definition of prohibited contractors to explicitly include those providing goods or utilities, in addition to existing categories of personal services, property sales, and material/supplies/equipment.

Maintains the existing prohibition on contractors from making contributions to candidate committees, noncandidate committees, or candidates between contract execution and completion when payment comes from legislative appropriations.

Maintains the existing prohibition on contractors from knowingly soliciting contributions from any person during any period.

Takes effect July 1, 2030.