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HI SB1032
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and "foreign-influenced business entities" from making campaign contributions, expenditures, independent expenditures, electioneering communications, or earmarked donations in Hawaii elections
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Defines "foreign-influenced business entity" as one where a single foreign investor holds 1% or more ownership, six or more foreign investors collectively hold 5% or more ownership, or a foreign investor participates in political decision-making
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Requires business entities making campaign contributions or expenditures to file a certification within seven days of their first contribution, signed by the CEO under penalty of perjury, attesting the entity is not foreign or foreign-influenced
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Mandates noncandidate committees making independent expenditures to obtain sworn certifications from top contributors ($10,000+) that their funds are not derived from foreign entities; lacking certification, ads must include a disclaimer about potential foreign funding
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Contributions from prohibited foreign entities will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; if foreign-influenced business entity definitions are ruled unconstitutional, the Campaign Spending Commission must establish revised constitutional standards
Legislative Description
Relating To Campaign Finance.
Campaign Finance
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025