Session Time? Campaign Fundraisers Abound!
Nine聽lawmakers are asking supporters for cash just days before the Hawaii Legislature officially opens.
It’s time once again for another session of the Hawaii Legislature, and you know what that means: Lawmakers will ask for political contributions so they can run for re-election.
In fact, it’s already begun, less than a week from opening day and even while state House and Senate money committees are holding budget briefings.
On Wednesday night at the Mandalay Chinese restaurant, a short stroll from the Capitol, these lawmakers each asked for $150:
Sens. , , , and .
The person in charge of the joint fundraiser was Sen. Michelle Kidani.
On Thursday night, these four lawmakers will聽gather at Murphy’s Bar & Grill downtown to ask for contributions of $200:
Reps. , , and .
It is not illegal to ask for campaign money during a legislative session, even while lawmakers are being bombarded by some of the very same people聽who donate to them (e.g., lobbyists).
But it sure looks a little funny.
