High-ranking government officials in Hawaii will soon be subject to revolving door provisions after the passage of an ethics bills establishing clearer boundaries between government and private-sector lobbyists.

House Bill 0671 creates a 12-month cooling off period before government officials may be paid by private parties to lobby the Legislature or administrative agencies. The revolving door restriction applies to the governor, lieutenant governor, executive department heads, legislators and permanent legislative staff, and other high-ranking paid government officials.

The bill will become effective January 1, 2022, as it was not on Gov. David Ige’s Intent to Veto list.

On July 24, The New York City Charter Revision Commission released a final draft report on proposed amendments to the city charter.

The commission proposed Ballot Question 3 relating to ethics and governance including extending the post-employment appearance ban for elected officials and senior appointed officials.

Additionally, the question limits political activity and donations by members of Conflicts of Interest Board.

The proposal would increase the prohibition of city elected officials and senior appointed officials from appearing before the agency or branch of government the official served in after leaving service from one year to two years.

The amendment would also prohibit members of the COIB from participating in campaigns for local elected office and reduce the maximum amount members can contribute in each election cycle.

Voters will be presented the proposals on the November 5 general election ballot.

If passed, the proposed post-employment ban would become effective January 1, 2022.