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HI SB2142
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
- Removes the "wilfully" requirement from lobbyist law violations, changing to "fails" for filing violations and requiring individuals to show "reasonable cause" for noncompliance instead of demonstrating willful intent
- Eliminates outdated references to criminal violations in the lobbyists law and replaces them with administrative fine procedures
- Allows the State Ethics Commission to assess administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation either through a contested case hearing or through a settlement agreement with the alleged violator
- Clarifies that settlement agreements may include payment of administrative fines, restitution, or both without requiring completion of the full contested case process
- Takes effect January 1, 2050
Legislative Description
Relating To Lobbyists.
State Ethics Commission Package
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto, Johanson, C. Lee, Souki, Todd excused (5).
3/22/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/22/2018
Labor & Public Employment2/20/2018
Judiciary1/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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