HI HB1006

Authorizes substitute service of process for charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and fundraising counsel registered in Hawaii, allowing the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to serve as agent for those without registered agents in-state.

Grants the Attorney General authority to issue cease and desist orders against charitable organizations violating solicitation laws and to accept assurances of discontinuance from violators, with violations of such assurances constituting prima facie proof of legal violations.

Modifies charity registration exemptions to clarify religious organization eligibility, add parent-teacher associations as exempt, specify educational institution accreditation requirements, and redefine governmental entity exemptions.

Adjusts charitable organization annual financial reporting requirements to accept IRS Form 990/990EZ copies and extends filing deadlines to the 15th day of the fifth month following fiscal year close, with provisions for IRS extension transfers.

Reduces filing fees for larger charitable organizations (ranging from $250 to $600 for organizations with gross revenues over $1 million) and clarifies that organizations must employ professional solicitors or fundraising counsel to lose small-organization exemption status.