March 31, 2020 •
Hawaii Proposed Administrative Rule Hearing Rescheduled
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission has rescheduled its public hearing on proposed administrative rules concerning amendments to state lobbying and gift laws for May 7. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the original date of March 19 was postponed. The proposals include: […]
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission has rescheduled its public hearing on proposed administrative rules concerning amendments to state lobbying and gift laws for May 7.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the original date of March 19 was postponed.
The proposals include:
- Clarifications as to what activities constitute lobbying
- Exclusions from lobbyist registration requirements
- A requirement that expenditures be reported on an accrual rather than cash basis
Additionally, the proposals would amend prohibitions on certain kinds of gifts, valuation of gifts, and gift disclosure statements.
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