Hawaii SB1173 imposes a fee on independent expenditures by noncandidate committees to promote transparency and equity in elections.

Hawaii SB1173 aims to address the influence of noncandidate committees in state elections by imposing a fee on their independent expenditures. The fee, equal to five percent of total expenditures, is intended to enhance transparency and equity in the electoral process. Revenues from this fee will be allocated to the Hawaii election campaign fund and the campaign spending commission, supporting public financing for candidates and improving oversight. Penalties for nonpayment include fines, interest accrual, and suspension of the committee's ability to make further expenditures.

Hawaii SB1173 imposes a fee on independent expenditures by noncandidate committees to promote transparency and equity in elections.

Hawaii SB1173 aims to address the influence of noncandidate committees in state elections by imposing a fee on their independent expenditures. The fee, equal to five percent of total expenditures, is intended to enhance transparency and equity in the electoral process. Revenues from this fee will be allocated to the Hawaii election campaign fund and the campaign spending commission, supporting public financing for candidates and improving oversight. Penalties for nonpayment include fines, interest accrual, and suspension of the committee's ability to make further expenditures.