HI SB1233

Establishes substituted service of process for charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and professional fundraising counsel that are registered but lack a registered agent, allowing service through the Attorney General or by certified mail.

Empowers the Attorney General to issue cease and desist orders for violations of charitable solicitation laws and to accept assurances of discontinuance from alleged violators, including voluntary payment of investigation costs.

Clarifies annual financial reporting requirements by allowing charitable organizations to submit IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ instead of separate reports, with filing deadlines set by the fifteenth day of the fifth month following fiscal year close.

Revises filing fee structure for annual reports based on gross revenues, reducing fees for organizations with gross revenues of $1,000,000 or more (from $300-$750 to $250-$600).

Expands charity registration exemptions to include parent-teacher associations, educational institutions licensed by specific accrediting organizations, federal corporations audited by the Department of Defense, and state/federal agencies.