HI HB2457

Amends Hawaii ethics code to create a limited exemption allowing legislators and state employees to accept invitations or complimentary tickets to widely attended charitable events from tax-exempt charitable entities.

Requires all accepted invitations or tickets to be reported to the state ethics commission in the same form, timing, and periods as other disclosures under section 84-11.5, regardless of ticket value.

Defines "charitable entity" as organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and "charitable event" as fundraisers or informational functions sponsored by charitable entities, excluding golf tournaments.

Requires reported value to be based on actual costs determined by the charitable entity rather than nominal or face value of the ticket.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.