Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission

Request for Ethics Advice

Please complete this form to request general guidance regarding the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Code or the State Lobbyist Law: https://ethics.hawaii.gov/ethicsadvicerequest/

For example, if you have questions regarding gifts, conflicts of interests, use of state resources, post-employment restrictions, ethics disclosures, or lobbying registration and reporting requirements, you can submit your request and receive informal guidance from our office.

Note: If you would like to submit a complaint, please complete this form:  https://ethics.hawaii.gov/hsec_complaint/

Travel Questionnaire

Offers of Gifts of Travel:  State officials may receive offers from non-state entities to pay for their travel to attend conferences or meetings. These trips are generally okay, but it depends on the circumstances. Before accepting these trips, you can request ethics guidance by completing this form: https://ethics.hawaii.gov/2022tqrequest/

 

Nepotism Good Cause Exception Application

Nepotism Law:  The nepotism law applies to all state employees and state board members (except for legislative and judicial branch employees). Under this law, you are prohibited from taking official action regarding employment and procurement actions affecting a relative or household member, and must recuse yourself from the decision-making process.  In certain cases, the Commission may grant an exception where good cause exists, and these decisions are posted on our website. To request a good cause exception, please complete this form: https://ethics.hawaii.gov/nepotism_application/