The bill is among dozens of measures being considered for final approval by the full chamber before being transmitted to the Senate for consideration.

Among other provisions, the campaign reform bill would:

• Prohibit a person from soliciting or receiving campaign donations on government property.

• Prohibit a government contractor with a contract greater than $25,000 from making a contribution.

• Prohibit contributions from corporations and labor organizations except through a separate segregated fund.

• Prohibit the use of campaign contributions for personal expenses.

House Republicans, all of whom supported the bill with reservations in floor debate Friday, expressed concerns over a provision that would make it a misdemeanor for election day poll watchers to relay any information obtained during the course of their duties.

In the Nov. 5 general election, Republicans fielded an organized campaign that had poll watchers in each precinct check to make sure GOP supporters in that precinct voted. If they had not voted, volunteers were called to remind them to vote and offer to take them to polls. Democrats labeled the tactic unfair, as Republican Linda Lingle defeated Democratic Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono by about 17,000 votes.

Rep. Cynthia Thielen, R-50th (Kailua, Mokapu), said the proposed reform bill is unclear if someone would be guilty if, for example, a poll watcher who is finished work for the day notices that a family member or friend from their area hasn't voted and then coaxes that person to vote.