Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1414-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for foreign individuals, foreign companies, and U.S. businesses that are controlled or funded by foreign interests to contribute money, spend on ads, or otherwise influence state elections. It forces any for‑profit entity that does spend on a campaign to certify it is not foreign‑influenced, and requires independent‑expenditure committees to get written statements from top donors confirming the same. The goal is to keep Hawaii’s elections free from outside influence.
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