Informing the Legislature that on May 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2471 SD2 HD2 CD2 (ACT 011).

Summary

The bill restates that corporations, LLCs, partnerships and similar entities only have powers needed for lawful business and expressly prohibits them from using money to influence elections or ballot initiatives. It applies to all private entities organized under Hawaii law, with exemptions for state agencies and public corporations. The measure seeks to curb corporate political spending while leaving individuals' speech rights untouched.

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