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HI SB220
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Requires corporations to obtain approval from a majority of shareholders before making any campaign contribution to candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees.
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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.
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Mandates corporations provide written notice or post contribution information on their website within 48 hours of making a contribution.
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Allows voting shareholders who opposed a contribution to request prorated reimbursement of the amount their corporation contributed.
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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