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HI HB1675
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Garrett
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AI Summary
- Creates the Office of Legislative Ethics and Accountability as an independent, nonpartisan entity within the legislative branch to investigate complaints of misconduct by current legislators and legislative employees
- Establishes a five-member oversight board with appointments from the Chief Justice (2 members), State Ethics Commission (1 member), and University of Hawaii (1 member), plus one member selected unanimously by the other four
- Grants the office power to receive complaints, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and refer matters to the House, Senate, State Ethics Commission, Attorney General, or county prosecutors
- Prohibits board members from being current legislators, legislative employees, or anyone who held such positions within the past three years, with staggered four-year terms and a two-consecutive-term limit
- Appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish and operate the office, effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Legislative Ethics And Accountability.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Legislative Management1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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