Hawaii | Public Campaign

Mar27

Second Hawaii Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Small Donor Empowerment Bill

Submitted by Adam Smith on Mar 27, 2013

On Thursday, the Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 1481, legislation that would create a small donor public financing system for state legislative races.

Under the system, which could still see changes before final passage, candidates would collect a set number of signatures and qualifying contributions to show broad-based community support. Once qualified, candidates would receive a public grant to fund their campaigns.

Mar21

Interview with Hawaii Rep. Della Au Belatti

Submitted by Adam Smith on Mar 21, 2013

Earlier this month, the Hawaii House passed HB 1481, a bill that would create a small donor public financing system for state legislative races. The bill passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. As the lead sponsor of the bill, Hawaii State Rep. Della Au Belatti (D) has been working hard to get it to the governor's desk.

Mar05

Hawaii House Passes Fair Elections Legislation

Submitted by Adam Smith on Mar 05, 2013

The Hawaii House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday, HB 1481 HD2, to establish a Fair Elections program for state House and Senate candidates. The bill passed on a vote of 48-3 and now heads to the Senate.

Jul05