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SB2471: Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.

Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026 · Senate

Conference committee decision
The measure behind this decision

What this measure contains

Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to impose certain penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes
3
No
0
Not voting
0
Absent / excused
2

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Members listed for this decision

Individual votes recorded for this decision
MemberSource districtSource partyRecorded vote
Karl RhoadsSD-013DYea
Angus McKelveySD-006DAbsent
Carol FukunagaSD-011DAbsent
Jarrett KeohokaloleSD-024DYea
Brenton AwaSD-023RYea

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