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State Ethics Commission issues an Advisory Opinion Concluding that the Conflicts of Interests Law and Fair Treatment Law Prohibit a State Employee’s Private Employment.

Posted on Aug 20, 2018 in Main

State Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion that a State board member’s acceptance of free legal services is not prohibited by the Ethics Code, based on the particular facts of his situation

Posted on Aug 3, 2018 in Main

State Ethics Commission Resolves Charge against Lieutenant Patrick Kawai, an employee of the Department of Public Safety, for alleged violations of the State Ethics Code

Posted on Jul 27, 2018 in Main

Media Release: Candidate Financial Disclosures are now available for public inspection, along with a list of state candidates who did not file, or who were late

Posted on Jul 26, 2018 in Main

The High Road (June 2018): Gifts and Candidate Financial Disclosures

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in Homepage Slider, Main

State Ethics Commission Resolves Charge against Kumalani Borling, Former Adult Corrections Officer, for Acceptance of $7,000 from Inmate.

Posted on May 18, 2018 in Main

The High Road (April 2018): Ceremonies Mark 50th Anniversary of Hawaii State Ethics Commission

Posted on Apr 20, 2018 in Homepage Slider, Main

State Ethics Commission issues Advisory Opinion No. 2018-1, which concludes that a Legislator’s minority ownership interest in a business is not a “controlling interest” for purposes of the Ethics Code’s Contracts law.

Posted on Apr 3, 2018 in Main

Commission resolves investigation involving Speaker Emeritus Joseph Souki

Posted on Mar 21, 2018 in Main

Resolution of Investigation Settlement Agreement Apology Letter from Speaker Emeritus Souki, Received by Ethics Commission 3/29/18

Hawaii State Ethics Commission Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Posted on Jan 26, 2018 in Main

In January of 1968, Hawaii established the first state ethics commission in the United States. This year, the Hawaii State Ethics Commission celebrates its 50th anniversary. Hawaii’s constitution reflects our state’s commitment to government ethics and to the belief “that public officers and employees must exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct.” State Constitution, Article ...
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