Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB289 (ACT 013).

This bill (SB289) amends Hawaii's ethics laws to streamline administrative fines for violations of the state ethics code and lobbyist rules. It changes the timeline for fines to become final from 20 days after notice (with an appeal option) and allows fines to be enforced through circuit courts like other judgments. The law directly affects individuals or entities found in violation of ethics rules who face financial penalties. Key mechanisms include clarifying the appeal process to the ethics commission and establishing court enforcement procedures for collected fines.