Hawaii 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.

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The High Road (September 2022): HSEC Welcomes Dr. Robert Hong; Prohibited Transactions Between Supervisors and Subordinates; Commission on Improving Standards of Conduct; Planning to Retire or Leave State Employment?; Mandatory Ethics Training for All State EmployeesPosted on September 30, 2022

The Commission resolved an investigation of Senator Maile Shimabukuro, who admits to violating the ethics code by using her official position to promote her election campaign.Posted on September 27, 2022

September 21, 2022 Commission MeetingPosted on September 15, 2022

Hawaii State Ethics Commission’s Executive Director Robert Harris meets with visiting Guam Ethics Commission’s Executive Director Jesse Quenga to discuss collaboration opportunities.Posted on September 14, 2022

Mandatory State Ethics Training FAQsPosted on August 26, 2022

Media Release: 2022 Candidate Financial Disclosures, including a list of State Candidates who failed to file on time, now available.Posted on July 28, 2022

The High Road (May 2022): HSEC Bid Aloha to Chair Melinda Wood; Mandatory Ethics Training Bill; Campaign Ethics Reminder; Commission on Improving Standards of Conduct Issues Interim Report; Filing Deadlines ReminderPosted on May 24, 2022

Governor Ige Appoints Wesley Fong and Robert Hong to Hawai‘i State Ethics CommissionPosted on May 23, 2022

The Commission has resolved an investigation of Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, who admitted to violating the Ethics Code by using legislative allowance funds as personal funds rather than for expenses connected with his legislative duties.Posted on March 18, 2022

State Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Employees Seeking Services from their own State AgencyPosted on March 16, 2022

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Filing Deadlines

January 31, 2023
•	2023 Financial Disclosure Statements for State Legislators
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for May 1-December 31, 2022
March 31, 2023
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for January 1-February 28, 2023
May 31, 2023
•	2023 Financial Disclosure Statements for State Officials
•	Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for March 1-April 30, 2023
June 30, 2023
•	2023 Gifts Disclosure Statements

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Contact Information

Office Location/Mailing Address:
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 970
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0460
Fax: (808) 587-0470
Email: [email protected]

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