RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.

Increased the maximum matching funds available to candidates from 67% to 67% of the expenditure limit, while raising the expenditure limit caps for various offices (e.g., Governor from $3.00 to $1.68 per voter, State Senator from $1.407 to $1.68 per voter).

Changed the matching fund ratio from $1 for each $1 of qualifying contributions to $2 for each $1 of qualifying contributions raised in excess of the minimum qualifying amount.

Appropriated funds from the general fund to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund and authorized the Campaign Spending Commission to hire additional staff (FTE positions) to manage the increased program participation.

Adjusted minimum qualifying contribution thresholds for all offices, including Governor ($100,000), Lieutenant Governor ($50,000), and various county offices, to reflect current economic conditions.

Added eligibility for candidates running for the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to participate in the public financing program.

Set the effective date of the Act to July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder or error in the legislative text.

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