Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 10

RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES

Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance

Hawaii: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471, now Act 011, into law on May 14, 2026, placing new limits on political spending by corporations and other entities organized or authorized to do business in the state. The law applies to a broad range of entity types, including nonprofits, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. It clarifies that the legal privileges granted to such entities by the state do not include the power to spend money or contribute resources to influence elections or ballot measures. Political action committees will continue to be governed by existing campaign finance laws, but may not accept or spend money received from corporations under the new law. Enforcement authority is granted to the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, who may impose penalties or bring enforcement actions for violations. (Cate Piper Labas, KHON2