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HI SB2737

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new misdemeanor offense for state elected officials who fail to report bribery within 60 days of knowing about or witnessing it

  • Requires reporting when an official knows someone offered them a pecuniary benefit to influence their official actions, or when they witness bribery involving another state elected official

  • Reports can be made to the Attorney General, county prosecuting attorney, any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, the State Ethics Commission, or an authorized county ethics board

  • Defines "state elected official" as any person whose salary is determined by the commission on salaries under the Hawaii State Constitution or section 26-56

  • Takes effect on March 22, 2075

Legislative Description

Relating To Bribery.

Bribery

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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