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HI HB2704

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Beth Fukumoto Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to Hawaii securities law for intrastate crowdfunding offerings by Hawaii-based businesses under section 485A-202(a)(27).

  • Limits crowdfunding offerings to businesses formed under Hawaii law and registered with the director of commerce and consumer affairs, with a maximum aggregate raise of $1,000,000.

  • Requires offerings to comply with federal securities law section 3(a)(11) and Rule 147, restricting sales to Hawaii residents only.

  • Mandates issuers file written notice with the commissioner at least 14 calendar days before any offering, with information specified by rule.

  • Allows the commissioner to establish additional requirements by rule regarding individual purchase limits and other terms to implement the exemption.

Legislative Description

Crowdfunding; Funding Portal; Stock; Small Business; Securities

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

3/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/10/2016
Finance2/19/2016
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/11/2016
Economic Development & Business2/1/2016

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