Gov. Josh Green signs batch of government reform bills
Hawaii has a bunch of new laws designed to make state government, political campaigns and elections more transparent or accountable.
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Hawaii has a bunch of new laws designed to make state government, political campaigns and elections more transparent or accountable.
It is imperative for Hawaii’s policymakers to continually explore meaningful ways to make government at every level more open, transparent, deliberative and responsive.
On Dec. 1, 2022, the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) made 31 recommendations (28 bills and three resolutions) to improve laws and rules on ethics, campaign finances, lobbying and related matters.
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature attempted to make sweeping ethics reforms this session after two former lawmakers faced federal corruption charges, but a handful of measures died behind closed doors. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.