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You can download and save this template as your worksheet (do not modify the column formats or rename the Sheet 1 tab, to ensure proper transfer of data). https://ethics.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/LegAdminActionReportTemplate.xlsx Please see the Quick Guide on Lobbying Bill Reporting.  

Additional Lobbying E-Filing Resources

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If you have any questions, please see our Lobbying E-Filing System FAQs or contact the Commission’s office for further assistance.

Which Form Do I Use?

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If you are running for state elective office, please file a candidate disclosure form. DO NOT use the regular financial disclosure form. Candidate disclosures are a separate requirement under the Financial Disclosure Law.  Therefore, if you are a current legislator, state employee, or state board member running for state elective office, you must file a ...
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Please see the Organization User Quick Guide

Please see the Lobbyist User Quick Guide

To access the online, self-guided training module, go to: https://ethics.hawaii.gov/lobbyistslawtrain/ Live mandatory lobbyist training webinars are also offered in early January, prior to the start of the legislative session. For a schedule of live trainings, go to: https://ethics.hawaii.gov/live-training/  

Effective April 19, 2023, ALL lobbyists must complete a lobbyist training course prior registering as a lobbyist, and repeat the training at least once every two years.

When are expenditure reports due?

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Here is the filing deadline for the last 2024 report: Friday, January 31, 2025 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for May 1-December 31, 2024 Here are the filing deadlines for 2025 reports: Monday, March 31, 2025 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for January 1-February 28, 2025 Monday, June 2, 2025 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports ...
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If you lobbied during a Special Session of the Legislature, please file your Special Session lobbying report within thirty days (30) after the Special Session.  If you did not lobby on matters considered during the Special Session, you are not required to file a Special Session report. What to Report?  The special session report covers the reporting period ...
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After you click Save on the initial window, scroll down to the Lobbyist Compensation section on your form. A list of all registered lobbyists for the selected Organization should be automatically populated on your form based on registrations as of that date. If you have more than 6 registered lobbyists, click View All to see ...
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