Current through September, 2024
Section 3-160-63 - Authorized expenditures of public funds(a) A candidate shall use public funds only for the following expenses: (2) Television or radio broadcast costs;(3) Newspaper, other print, and internet advertising;(6) Sundry items such as pens, pencils, magnets, and stickers;(11) Loan repayment if the proceeds of the loan were used to pay for the authorized campaign expenses listed in paragraphs (1) to (10); and(12) Airfare, Ferryfare, and ground transportation for candidates with multi-island constituencies.(b) "Broadcast costs" means the costs for on-air time and costs for production of a radio spot, video, or television advertising.(c) "Printing" includes the costs for shirts, hats, other articles of clothing, and paper.(d) A candidate shall keep a complete record of expenses paid for with public funds.(e) A candidate shall use public funds to pay for campaign expenditures incurred during the matching payment period for which the candidate received the public funds.(f) Public funds received during a primary matching payment period shall not be carried over and used by the candidate in a general matching payment period. The candidate shall return public funds not used in a primary election to the commission on the deadline for filing a final report for the primary election.(g) The candidate shall return public funds not used in a general election to the commission on the deadline for filing a final report for the general election. [Eff MAY 29 2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 11-193, 216, 225) (Imp: HRS §§ 11-222, 11-223, 11-224, 11-225)[Am and Comp 12/1/2016] (Auth: HRS § 11-314(8)) (Imp: HRS §§ 11-432, 11-433, 11-434)