Hawaii SB2471 clarifies and limits the powers of artificial persons, excluding election and ballot-issue activities.

Hawaii SB2471 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify and limit the powers of artificial persons, such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations. The bill explicitly excludes any power to directly or indirectly engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity. It revokes all prior grants of corporate and entity powers, regranting only those deemed necessary or convenient for lawful business under state law. The bill applies to all entities organized under Hawaii law unless expressly identified as a public body.

Hawaii SB2471 clarifies and limits the powers of artificial persons, excluding election and ballot-issue activities.

Hawaii SB2471 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify and limit the powers of artificial persons, such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations. The bill explicitly excludes any power to directly or indirectly engage in election activity or ballot-issue activity. It revokes all prior grants of corporate and entity powers, regranting only those deemed necessary or convenient for lawful business under state law. The bill applies to all entities organized under Hawaii law unless expressly identified as a public body.