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

Candidate fined $50 for use of state email on candidate filing report in violation of Haw. Rev. Stat. § 84-13(a)(3)Posted on July 14, 2026
July 15, 2026 Commission MeetingPosted on July 9, 2026
Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion regarding Limited Application of the Post-Employment Law to Continuity for DOE Behavioral Support Services in Rural CommunitiesPosted on June 30, 2026
Lobbyist fined $250 for making a campaign contribution during the legislative session in violation of Haw. Rev. Stat. § 97-5Posted on June 29, 2026
Ethics Commission Issues General Advisory Opinion regarding the Application of the Fair Treatment Law to Personalized Governmental SignagePosted on June 22, 2026
Ethics Commission resolves investigation of DLNR Conservation and Resources Enforcement OfficerPosted on June 15, 2026
Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion regarding University of Hawai’i Technology TransferPosted on May 1, 2026
Wes Fong has resigned as Chair and Commissioner of the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission following his appointment by Governor Josh Green to serve on the Hawaiʻi Sister State and International Partnership Commission.Posted on April 23, 2026
University of Hawai‘i System Annual Ethics Disclosure of Technology Transfer Activities and Conflict of Interest Management for 2025Posted on March 23, 2026
Ethics Commission Issues two General Advisory Opinions regarding the Application of the Nepotism Law to Coaching Staff and Travel RewardsPosted on February 19, 2026
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Deadlines
July 31, 2026
2026 Gifts Disclosure Statements
August 3, 2026
2026 Financial Disclosure Statements for New State Board and Commission Members
Commission Meeting
Sunshine Law Agenda and Materials
Minutes
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2026 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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