Hawaii is VERY close to getting rid of dark and corporate money in its politics

Incredibly hopeful news from Honolulu!

Right now, S.B. 2471, a bold bill that would make Citizens United irrelevant, is working its way through Hawai'i's legislature. If the bill is signed by Gov. Green, Hawai'i will be the first state in the country to end the use of corporate and dark money in its local, state, and federal elections.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Karl Rhoads, has passed both the Senate and House with overwhelming and bipartisan support. It is currently headed for a conference committee awaiting appointment of conferees by the House's top three leaders.

But there are a few more key steps, and they may need a hand from you: House leaders have until early next week to choose members to serve on S.B. 2471's conference committee; if they don't, the bill dies and will not reach Gov. Green's desk for his signature.

Want to help make sure the bill survives this step? Write to your state legislators and let them know you want corporate and dark money out of your politics, or write directly to: [House Speaker Nadine Nakamura](mailto:repnakamura@capitol.hawaii.gov), [Vice Speaker Linda Ichiyama](mailto:repichiyama@capitol.hawaii.gov), and [Majority Leader Sean Quinlan](mailto:repquinlan@capitol.hawaii.gov).

Time is of the essence! This is Hawai'i's opportunity to be the first state to strike a huge blow against Citizens United. Moments like this do not come often. America's eyes are on Hawai'i and its leaders.

Hawaiians can be part of this historic moment by ensuring that your House leaders know you want corporate and dark money out of your politics.

Learn more about the bold strategy to make Citizens United irrelevant here.