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HI SB220

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gil Keith-agaran

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires corporations to obtain approval from a majority of shareholders before making any campaign contribution to candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees.

  • Prohibits corporations from making campaign contributions if a majority of shares are owned by persons barred from making contributions under Hawaii law or restricted from taking political positions due to state or county investments.

  • Mandates corporations provide written notice or post contribution information on their website within 48 hours of making a contribution.

  • Allows voting shareholders who opposed a contribution to request prorated reimbursement of the amount their corporation contributed.

  • Defines "corporation" as any business entity incorporated or granted a certificate of authority under state law.

Legislative Description

Campaign Finance; Corporations; Shareholder Approval

Last Action

The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

2/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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