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Hawaii Senate Bill Bars Unlimited Corporate Spending, Allocates $55M

5/7/2026

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The bill redefines corporations as persons to bar unlimited corporate spending in Hawaii elections.
The Senate and House will vote on Senate Bill 2471 on Friday.
Lawmakers removed language letting the attorney general interpret the law over legislative independence concerns.
The Legislature approved a $55 million transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Young Brothers received shipping-rate increases of up to 5 percent annually, passing 35-15 in House and 20-0 in Senate.

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The bill redefines corporations as persons to bar unlimited corporate spending in Hawaii elections.
The Senate and House will vote on Senate Bill 2471 on Friday.
Lawmakers removed language letting the attorney general interpret the law over legislative independence concerns.
The Legislature approved a $55 million transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Young Brothers received shipping-rate increases of up to 5 percent annually, passing 35-15 in House and 20-0 in Senate.