HB691

Appropriates funds for three full-time positions at Hawaii's campaign spending commission.

The bill allocates $300,000 for each of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund three full-time equivalent positions within the campaign spending commission. This funding aims to enhance the commission's capacity to enforce campaign finance regulations and manage the state's campaign spending programs. The commission, which has not received additional personnel despite new campaign finance regulations, is tasked with ensuring effective enforcement and implementation of these laws. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.