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What do I do with my noncandidate committee records after the termination of my registration is approved by the Commission?

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Complete records of contributions and expenditures must be retained by the committee for at least five (5) years and the records shall include “bank records, with respect to the matters ...
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What information do I need on my advertisement (e.g., outdoor banner/signs, mailers, social media ads, etc.)?

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If a noncandidate committee places an advertisement for or against a campaign, it must include a disclaimer that states: Who paid for the advertisement (i.e., “paid for by”) including the ...
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What happens if my committee does not file disclosure reports? Or file them late?

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Noncandidate committees are required to electronically file disclosure reports on the Noncandidate Committee Filing System in accordance with a reporting schedule which has been set by law.  There are no ...
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Where can I find disclosure report deadlines?

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You will find the reporting deadlines here: https://ags.hawaii.gov/campaign/nc-reporting-schedules/.

I am registered with the Commission. Now what?

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You are required to electronically file periodic disclosure reports with the Commission by the applicable deadlines. You will find the reporting deadlines here: https://ags.hawaii.gov/campaign/nc-reporting-schedules/.

What happens if I do not timely register with the Commission as required by law?

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Failure to timely register with the Commission may result in a monetary fine.  The Commission will also publish the noncandidate committee’s name on its website for failing to register by ...
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I intend to run for office in the next election. Can I carry over my surplus campaign funds?

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If you intend to run for office in the next election and want to carry over your campaign funds, you must file an amended Organizational Report on the Candidate Filing ...
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I may not run for office in the next election. What can I do with my surplus campaign funds after the election?

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A candidate who loses an election may use campaign funds for any of the authorized expenditures or return funds to contributors until one (1) year from the date of the ...
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I may not run for office in the next election. Do I still need to file disclosure reports with the Commission?

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If you do not plan to run for office in the next election and currently have no surplus or deficit, you may want to consider terminating your registration with the ...
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The election is over, am I still required to file disclosure reports with the Commission?

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Yes, as long as you are registered with the Commission, you are required to continue filing disclosure reports.  During the non-election years, two (2) Supplemental Reports are required to be ...
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