NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

HAWAI‘I STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

 

Commissioners:

Robert Hong, Chair

Cynthia Thielen • Roderick Becker • Moya Gray • Laura Valenzuela

 

 

Date:               August 19, 2026

 

Time:              9:00 a.m.

 

Location:        Zoom Videoconference or Phone:

 

Video conference:     Join Zoom Meeting  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83953046010?pwd=3BUxb7tllUHbYSJwqzVmwP58ccMone.1

Phone:                             +1 (719) 359-4580 or +1 (253) 205-0468

Phone passcode:        812043

Meeting ID:                839 5304 6010

Passcode:                   0dhbjd

 

Public Meeting Location:

 

Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission Conference Room

                        1001 Bishop Street

American Savings Bank Tower, Suite 970

                        Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813

 

Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes section 92-3.7, the State Ethics Commission will meet remotely using interactive conference technology. The public may attend the meeting in person at the meeting location above or participate remotely via the Zoom link above. If participating remotely, please mute your phone/device except while testifying. If the Commission’s videoconference connection is lost during the meeting, please visit the Commission’s website (ethics.hawaii.gov) for more information, including reconnection information.

                         

Public meeting materials are available on the Commission’s website at ethics.hawaii.gov.

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

I.               Introduction of Newly Appointed Commissioner Laura Valenzuela

 

The Commission will welcome and introduce newly appointed Commissioner Laura Valenzuela. Commissioner Valenzuela and other Commissioners may briefly discuss their professional backgrounds and public service experience. No action will be taken.

 

Biographical information is available at:

https://ethics.hawaii.gov/about_hsec/

 

                       

II.             Introduction of Nico A.C. Fujikawa, Executive Director, Guam Ethics Commission

Executive Director Fujikawa is visiting Hawai‘i to learn about the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission's work and operations and may offer brief introductory remarks. No action will be taken.

 

III.           Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2026 Meeting

Attachment 1: Sunshine Law Meeting Minutes of the July 15, 2026 Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission Meeting

 

 

IV.            Directors’ Report

 

1.      Education & Disclosures – Report/Updates

Attachment 2: 2026 Training Statistics

 

2.     Guidance and Assignment Statistics – July 2026

Attachment 3: 2026 Guidance and Assignment Statistics

 

3.     Miscellaneous Office Projects/Updates

                     Attachment 4: Letter dated 7-14-2026 and list of Executive Branch Employees regarding Act 228

V.             2027 Legislative Matters

      Attachment 5: Proposed Letter Prioritizing Legislation to Close Hawaiʻi Government-Contractor Contribution Loophole

 

 

VI.            Adjournment

 

 

Disruption of Interactive Technology:

 

If the Commission loses internet or Zoom connection, the meeting will be automatically recessed for up to 30 minutes to restore communication. Audio-Only Communication:  If audio-only communication is available, all Commissioners, staff, members of the public, and other interested individuals may continue to participate in the meeting via teleconference by dialing the telephone number and Meeting ID number noted above. If communication cannot be restored within thirty minutes, the meeting will be automatically continued to a date and time to be posted on the Commission’s website at ethics.hawaii.gov. Alternatively, if the meeting is terminated, the termination will be posted on the Commission’s website.

 

Public Testimony:

 

Anyone wishing to testify may do so during the meeting or may submit written testimony in advance of the meeting by email (info.ethics@hawaii.gov), facsimile (fax) (808‑587‑0470), or U.S. postal mail (State Ethics Commission, 1001 Bishop Street, American Savings Bank Tower, Suite 970, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813). Public testimony must be related to an item on the agenda, and the testifier must identify the item to be addressed by the testimony. Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes section 92-3 and Hawai‘i Administrative Rules section 21-1-6(c), oral testimony is limited to three minutes per testifier per agenda item, subject to the reasonable discretion of the Chair.

 

Auxiliary Aid or Accommodation Due to a Disability:

 

If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission as soon as possible. You may:

 

·       Call (808) 587-0460 and press 1# to leave a message; or

·       Email the Commission at info.ethics@hawaii.gov

 

We encourage requests at least 48 hours before the meeting to allow us time to assist you. We will accept requests made closer to the meeting, but please note that last-minute accommodations may be difficult to provide.

 

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.