Increases matching fund payments for candidates in Hawaii's partial public financing program.

This bill amends Hawaii's partial public financing program to increase matching fund payments for qualifying candidates. Candidates must obtain minimum qualifying contributions from small-dollar donors and agree to spending caps and restrictions on external funding. The bill aims to promote fairer, more equitable, and more representative electoral processes by reducing financial inequality among candidates and increasing transparency and accountability in campaign financing.

Increases matching fund payments for candidates in Hawaii's partial public financing program.

This bill amends Hawaii's partial public financing program to increase matching fund payments for qualifying candidates. Candidates must obtain minimum qualifying contributions from small-dollar donors and agree to spending caps and restrictions on external funding. The bill aims to promote fairer, more equitable, and more representative electoral processes by reducing financial inequality among candidates and increasing transparency and accountability in campaign financing.