HI HR30

Urges the United States Congress to pass and send to the states a constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision.

Asserts that the Constitution protects fundamental rights for people, not corporations, and that corporations are legal entities created by law.

States that Citizens United overturned longstanding precedent prohibiting corporations from spending corporate general treasury funds in governmental elections and unleashed unprecedented corporate spending in the political process.

Contends that Citizens United invalidates state laws and constitutional provisions separating corporate money from elections and presents a serious threat to republican democracy.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.