HI HR8

Hawaii House Resolution urges the Department of the Attorney General to prioritize and expedite investigation into an unidentified state legislator who allegedly received approximately $35,000 in January 2022, as documented in federal court filings related to former Representative Ty Cullen's bribery case.

Federal court records show Cullen recorded a January 20, 2022 meeting where a subject under investigation provided an "influential state legislator" with approximately $35,000 purportedly for campaign purposes.

On January 20, 2026, Governor Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez determined a state investigation serves public interest, assigning the Special Investigation and Prosecution Division to lead.

All 23 House members serving in January 2022 signed a statement affirming they are not the legislator referenced and have no knowledge of their identity; majority Senate members also denied involvement.

Resolution requests the Attorney General notify the Legislature in writing whether the legislator who allegedly accepted funds is a current member and provide a summary of findings upon investigation completion.