Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission

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Aloha and welcome to the Hawai’i State Ethics Commission! The goal of the Commission is to preserve the public’s confidence in state government and promote high ethical standards among the public servants of the state of Hawai’i.

What’s New

Self-Directed Ethics Training Programs

July 16, 2025 Commission MeetingPosted on July 10, 2025

Ethics Commission issues Informal Advisory Opinion regarding Hiring ProcessesPosted on June 30, 2025

Ethics Commission resolves investigation of DLNR Conservation and Resources Enforcement OfficerPosted on March 20, 2025

Nepotism Exception Decision for Kanuikapono Public Charter School, Executive Director/Principal Heather Kanoe AhunaPosted on March 13, 2025

Applicants Wanted for Hawai’i State Ethics CommissionPosted on March 4, 2025

Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission presents the 2024 Annual ReportPosted on February 4, 2025

State Ethics Commission Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding University of Hawai’i Technology TransferPosted on December 12, 2024

Nepotism Exception Decision for Ka Waihona o ka Naʻauao Public Charter School, Principal Gary Sherwood Krug, Jr.Posted on November 22, 2024

Nepotism Exception Decision for University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s Dr. Tina Tauasosi-PosiulaiPosted on November 6, 2024

State Ethics Commission Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Physical Education Teachers or Coaches Offering Private Sports Clinics for PayPosted on September 24, 2024

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Deadlines

February 2, 2026
•	2026 Financial Disclosure Statements for State Legislators
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for May 1-December 31, 2025
March 31, 2026
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for January 1-February 28, 2026
June 1, 2026
•	2026 Financial Disclosure Statements for State Officials
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for March 1-April 30, 2026
July 31, 2026
•	2026 Gifts Disclosure Statements

Commission Meeting

• Agendas
• Public Materials
• Minutes
• Videos
• 2025 Schedule

Contact Information

Office Location/Mailing Address:
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 970
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0460
Email: [email protected]

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