HB 31 Hawaii House · 2017 Regular Session

RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.

Summary
Repeals the standards (1) requiring a liberal interpretation of the state ethics code; and (2) allowing determinations of gifts law violations under the state ethics code based upon an inference of impropriety, to instead require a finding of actual intent to influence the recipient of the gift. Requires state ethics commission advisory opinions to be approved and signed by a majority of the commission members. Requires that 2 of the 5 members of the state ethics commission be appointed by each chamber of the legislature.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
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Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2017 Last action Jan 23, 2017
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Jan 23, 2017
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Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 1
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Jan 18, 2017
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