SB118

Establishes an investigator position in the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission.

The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission, responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws, currently lacks a designated investigator. This bill aims to address this gap by creating a full-time investigator position within the commission. The commission currently relies on its five staff members to handle investigative duties, including court testimonies. The bill allocates $125,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund this new position, aiming to enhance the integrity and transparency of the campaign finance process.