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Hawaii Governor Faces June Deadline on Corporate Election Ban

5/12/2026

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Governor Josh Green must decide by June 30 whether to sign a Hawaii bill that would bar corporations and nonprofits from election spending.
Attorney General Anne Lopez opposes the bill, saying defending it in court would be difficult and costly.
Supporters say the measure reflects voter frustration with unlimited spending and may set a national precedent, while legal experts expect court review and warn companies could leave the state.

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Governor Josh Green must decide by June 30 whether to sign a Hawaii bill that would bar corporations and nonprofits from election spending.
Attorney General Anne Lopez opposes the bill, saying defending it in court would be difficult and costly.
Supporters say the measure reflects voter frustration with unlimited spending and may set a national precedent, while legal experts expect court review and warn companies could leave the state.