H.B. 2125 Summary

• Removes the definition of "substantially the same" (previously limited to no more than ten amendments or changes) from Hawaii's financial disclosure requirements, eliminating the distinction between long and short disclosure forms.

• Allows the State Ethics Commission to determine the method for filing financial disclosure statements and permits the commission to require electronic filing.

• Changes disclosure requirements for clients represented before state agencies from "personally represented" to "assisted or represented," broadening the scope of reportable client representations.

• Repeals the exemption that previously excused Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission members from financial disclosure requirements under sections 84-13 and 84-17.

• Requires current Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission members to begin filing financial disclosures within thirty days of the Act's effective date, covering the period from January 1 of the preceding calendar year.