Report Title:
Ethics Commission; Fines
Description:
Authorizes the state ethics commission to impose administrative fines where not otherwise established by statute.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2267 |
TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES UNDER THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§84- (a) Where an administrative fine has not been established for a violation of this chapter, a legislator, employee, or person who violates this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fine imposed by the commission that shall not exceed $500 for each violation. All fines collected under this section shall be deposited into the general fund.
(b) No fine shall be assessed unless:
(1) The commission convenes a hearing in accordance with section 84-31(c) and chapter 91; and
(2) A decision has been rendered by the commission."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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