HI HB1871

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 84-11 to create exceptions to the prohibition on legislators and employees accepting gifts when it can reasonably be inferred the gift is intended to influence official duties.

Permits unsolicited acceptance of foreign protocol gifts offered by foreign governments to promote international goodwill, with durable items exceeding a specified fair market value threshold belonging to the State rather than the recipient.

Allows acceptance of "gifts of aloha" including perishable items like food and lei with a fair market value threshold, and durable ceremonial items such as plaques and framed certificates that lack resale value.

Permits legislators to accept invitations to charitable or community benefit events where their attendance is appropriate to their duties, provided they do not accept other gifts or prizes beyond the meal provided at the event.

Establishes an exception for meals with a fair market value not exceeding a specified amount (dollar amount left blank in bill text).