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SB2471 Senate Bill
Passed
2026-03-10

Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.

Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Revokes all prior grants of entity powers and regrants only those powers that the State determines to be necessary or convenient to conduct lawful business under the Hawaii State Constitution and laws of this State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Bill Details

State

Hawaii

Session

2026 Regular Session

Chamber

Senate

Committee

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Official Source

www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...

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Sponsors

Karl Rhoads (Sen - D)
Carol Fukunaga (Sen - D)
Jarrett Keohokalole (Sen - D)
Joy San Buenaventura (Sen - D)

Action History

2026-03-30 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1485-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2026-03-24 H The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-03-20 H Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-18 H The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2026-03-16 H Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 03-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 247) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-03-10 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-06 S 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 S Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3094) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-03-05 S The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-27 S The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 03-05-26 10:02AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
2026-02-23 S The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-02-19 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2026-02-19 S Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2429) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2026-02-10 S The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.
2026-02-04 S The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-10-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-03 S The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-04-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:31AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28 S Referred to CPN, JDC.
2026-01-22 S Passed First Reading.
2026-01-22 S Introduced.

Votes

2026-02-10 Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 3 Nay: 0
2026-03-05 Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 5 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-01-28 S Commerce and Consumer Protection
2026-02-19 S Judiciary
2026-03-12 H Consumer Protection & Commerce
2026-03-30 H Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Bill Text Versions

2026-01-21 Introduced
2026-02-18 Amended
2026-03-07 Amended
2026-03-27 Amended

Subjects

Business Entities Election Activities Limitations Nonprofit Corporations Limited Liability Companies Limited Partnerships Limited Liability Partnerships Nonprofit Associations Professional Corporations Agricultural Cooperative Associations Consumer Cooperative Associations Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives State-chartered Credit Unions Ballot-Issue Activities

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