HI SB238

Includes board of trustees candidates for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the public campaign financing program, allowing them to receive up to 15% of the expenditure limit for each election.

Increases qualifying contribution threshold for Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates from $1,500 to $5,000 in aggregate to be eligible for public funds.

Restructures ballot display for Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees candidates by grouping them according to residency requirements, then randomizing candidate names within each group instead of alphabetical order.

Directs the chief election officer to establish implementation procedures, effective for the election cycle beginning January 1, 2022.

Takes effect July 1, 3021 (appears to be a typo in the original text).