Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission

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.  

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

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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Go to Client/Organization: Create New Account Enter your contact information (name, email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) Search for a Client/Organization Type the name of the Client/Organization in the search field (partial terms are ok) and Select this client/organization. If your company is not listed, verify the correct spelling. To add a new entity to ...
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Go to Lobbyist: Create New Account Enter your contact information (name, email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) Search for a lobbying firm Type your firm’s name in the search field (partial terms are ok), then click Search and select your firm. If you are a solo practitioner, enter the name of your consulting business or ...
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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.

Here are the filing deadlines for 2026 reports: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for January 1-February 28, 2026 Monday, June 1, 2026 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for March 1-April 30, 2026 Monday, February 1, 2027 Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions Reports for May 1-December 31, 2026

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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