House Resolution No. 9 established the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct.

The purpose of the Commission is to:

1) Review and assess existing state laws and rules relating to standards of conduct of public officers and employees;
2) Ensure those state laws and rules contain clear standards, enforcement, and penalties; and
3) Provide recommendations to further the goals of the Code of Ethics, lobbying laws, campaign finance laws, and other applicable laws and rules that will increase awareness of, compliance with, and deterrent effects of those laws and rules.

The Commission is requested to submit an interim report of findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the House of Representatives by March 31, 2022, and a final report, including any proposed legislation, to the House of Representatives, by December 2, 2022.

Comments can be sent to the Commission by emailing StandardsofConduct@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please note that comments and testimony received will be placed on this webpage.