I agree with Frank G about the need for "voter owned elections."  While strong ethics laws are necessary, we also need adequate public funding for campaigns to encourage more qualified candidates to run for office and to help decrease the likelihood that once elected a legislator will be bought by lobbyists. 

SB 412 SD1 will help increase public funding of campaigns.  If passed the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund will no longer have to cover the annual operating costs of the Campaign Spending Commission thus increasing the amount available in the Fund for public funding of campaigns by about $500 K annually.  Support SB 412!