HB 1885 Hawaii House · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO LOBBYING.

Summary
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agency’s written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective 1/1/2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 18, 2024 Last action Jan 24, 2024
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Jan 24, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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Scott Saiki
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