Establishes a comprehensive public financing program for candidates for state and county offices in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a comprehensive public financing program for candidates for state and county offices in Hawaii, beginning with the 2028 general election year. The program aims to improve the electoral process by allowing candidates to compete without reliance on private funds and by allowing elected officials to make decisions free from the influence of special interests. Candidates who choose to participate in the program must abide by campaign fundraising and expenditure guidelines, including restrictions on accepting contributions from any source other than the program's public funds.
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