SB 290

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2025.

State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-290
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JDC
Senate in_committee 2025-01-29
Government Operations
Summary

Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when provided by a lobbyist. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law. Expands the definition of "lobbying"" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions."

Sponsor
Ronald D. Kouchi
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-29 Status in_committee
2025-01-29 Latest Action Re-Referred to JDC.
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