SB291

Hawaii SB291 clarifies administrative oversight of lobbyist contributions during legislative sessions.

Hawaii SB291 amends existing law to clarify administrative oversight of statutory restrictions on lobbyist contributions during legislative sessions. The bill specifies that the campaign spending commission will oversee elected officials, candidates, and others required to file an organizational report, while the ethics board or commission having jurisdiction over the lobbyist will oversee lobbyists. It also clarifies that the prohibited periods for lobbyist contributions are during regular or special sessions when both legislative houses are in session.