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HI SB1287

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section to Hawaii's ethics code (Chapter 84, Part II) creating an exemption for employees engaging in extracurricular service if specific conditions are met.

  • Employees may receive "detached remuneration" (benefits or economic value) for extracurricular service if the payment is used only for performing that service and does not come from businesses where the employee has substantial financial interests or professional advisory roles.

  • Defines "extracurricular service" as work performed by employees outside their state agency compensation and duties, known and approved by their employer, including organizing meetings, conferences, travel, and other activities for agency colleagues or students.

  • Prohibits employees from soliciting or accepting gifts for extracurricular service, though detached remuneration is permitted as an exception.

  • Requires all state departments and agencies to review existing policies, procedures, and rules within 90 days for consistency with this Act; effective upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Ethics.

Exemption

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

2/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/16/2017
Education1/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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