RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
SB 57 requires all domestic and foreign corporations operating in the state to provide annual reports to their shareholders detailing independent political expenditures (such as ads not coordinated with candidates) and direct political contributions. This applies to every corporation subject to state jurisdiction, directly affecting shareholders who receive these disclosures. The key mechanism mandates that corporations compile and distribute specific financial data on political spending each year, ensuring transparency about corporate involvement in elections. The bill focuses solely on disclosure requirements, with no provisions altering campaign finance rules or candidate regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPN, JDC.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Les Ihara
DDemocratic
Co
Sharon Moriwaki
DDemocratic
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