Hawaii SB2982 prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions or expenditures.

Hawaii SB2982 aims to safeguard the state's democratic processes by prohibiting foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions or expenditures in connection with state elections. The bill defines a foreign-influenced business entity as one where a single foreign investor holds significant ownership, multiple foreign investors collectively hold significant ownership, or a foreign investor participates in decision-making. Contributions or expenditures by these entities are strictly banned, with violators facing penalties.

Hawaii SB2982 prohibits foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions or expenditures.

Hawaii SB2982 aims to safeguard the state's democratic processes by prohibiting foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions or expenditures in connection with state elections. The bill defines a foreign-influenced business entity as one where a single foreign investor holds significant ownership, multiple foreign investors collectively hold significant ownership, or a foreign investor participates in decision-making. Contributions or expenditures by these entities are strictly banned, with violators facing penalties.