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

Ethics Commission resolves Charge against former Director of Halau Lokahi, Public Charter SchoolPosted on March 30, 2023

Governor Green recognizes National Ethics Awareness Month!Posted on March 17, 2023

March 15, 2023 Commission MeetingPosted on March 9, 2023

Commission resolves investigation of a former employee of the Department of the Attorney General for use and disclosure of confidential information.Posted on February 15, 2023

The High Road (December 2022): Mandatory Ethics Training Is Here!; Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; HSEC Backs Nepotism Law; Holiday Season Ethics Guide; Lobbyists, Are You Ready for 2023?Posted on December 23, 2022

The Commission has resolved an investigation of a Department of Education teacher, who admitted to violating the Ethics Code by accepting over $16,000 from a school volunteer.Posted on December 1, 2022

Commission issues Order regarding extension of financial disclosure deadline to Jan. 31, 2023 for newly elected legislatorsPosted on November 16, 2022

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

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

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Filing Deadlines

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

Commission Meeting

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• Minutes
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• 2023 Schedule

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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