THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

184

THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 97-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  The statement shall contain the following information:

     (1)  The name and address of each person with respect to whom expenditures for the purpose of lobbying in the total sum of $25 or more per day was made by the person filing the statement during the statement period and the amount or value of the expenditure;

     (2)  The name and address of each person with respect to whom expenditures for the purpose of lobbying in the aggregate of $150 or more was made by the person filing the statement during the statement period and the amount or value of the expenditures;

     (3)  The total sum or value of all expenditures for the purpose of lobbying made by the person filing the statement during the statement period; provided that the sum or value of each expenditure is itemized in the following categories, as applicable:

          (A)  Preparation and distribution of lobbying materials;

          (B)  Media advertising;

          (C)  Compensation paid to lobbyists;

          (D)  Fees paid to consultants for services;

          (E)  Entertainment and events;

          (F)  Receptions, meals, food, and beverages;

          (G)  Gifts;

          (H)  Loans;

          (I)  Interstate transportation, including incidental meals and lodging; and

          (J)  Other disbursements;

     (4)  The name and address of each person making contributions to the person filing the statement for the purpose of lobbying in the total sum of $25 or more during the statement period and the amount or value of the contributions; and

     (5)  The [subject area] identity, by bill number, resolution number, and if applicable, budget cost or program identification number, or similar identifier, of the legislative [and] or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

_____________________________

 

By Request


 


 

Report Title:

Package; Ethics Commission; Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures

 

Description:

Requires the statement of expenditures filed with the State Ethics Commission to include information on the identity, by bill number, resolution number, budget cost or program identification number, or other identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period.

 

 

 

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