URGING THE ETHICS COMMISSION OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT STANDARDS SIMILAR TO THAT APPLICABLE TO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS AS ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.

This House Resolution (HR 65) encourages Hawaii's county ethics commissions to adopt ethical standards for local officials that mirror those enforced by the state ethics commission for state-level elected officials. It does not create new laws or impose requirements but formally urges counties to align their standards with the state's existing framework. The resolution directly affects county ethics commissions and the local officials they oversee, promoting consistency in ethical expectations across government levels. Certified copies will be sent to county mayors, council chairs, and ethics commission leaders for their consideration.