BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Hawaii Public Meetings and Events Calendar//111285580//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261113T034350Z DTSTART:20260819T090000 DTEND:20260819T000000 SUMMARY:Hawaii State Ethics Commission UID:20261113T034350Z-uidGen@fe80:0:0:0:410:d2ff:fefd:e5dd%ens5 TZID:HST LOCATION:Zoom Video/Audio Conference and HSEC Conference Room DESCRIPTION:

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

HAWAI &lsquo\;I STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

~~Commission ers:~~

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Robert Hong\, Chair
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Cynthia Thielen &bull\; Roderick Be cker &bull\; Moya Gray &bull\; Laura Valenzuela
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Date: \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; August 19\, 2026
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Time: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 9:00 a.m.
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Location: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Zoom Videoconference or Phone:
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Video c onference: \; \; \; \; Join Zoom Meeting \; https://us06web.zoom.u s/j/83953046010?pwd=3BUxb7tllUHbYSJwqzVmwP58ccMone.1\n
Phone: \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; +1 (719) 359-4580 or +1 (253) 205-0468
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Phone pa sscode: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 812043
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Meeting ID: \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; 839 5304 6010
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Passcode: \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; 0dhbjd
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Public Meeting Location:
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Hawai&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission Confe rence Room
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 1001 Bishop Street
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American Savings Bank To wer\, Suite 970
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; Honolulu\, Hawai&lsquo\;i 96813
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Pursuant to Hawai&lsquo\;i Revised Statutes section 92- 3.7\, the State Ethics Commission will meet remotely using interactive c onference 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&rsquo\;s videoconference connection is los t during the meeting\, please visit the Commission&rsquo\;s website (ethics.hawaii.gov) for more information\, inc luding reconnection information.

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Public meeting materials are available on the Commission&rsquo\ ;s website at ethics.hawaii.gov. \n

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

< !-- [if !supportLists]-->I. \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Introduction of Newly Appointe d Commissioner Laura Valenzuela

The Commission will welcome and i ntroduce newly appointed Commissioner Laura Valenzuela. Commissioner Val enzuela and other Commissioners may briefly discuss their professional b ackgrounds and public service experience. No action will be taken.

Biographical information is available at:

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

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I I. \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Introduction of Nico A.C. Fujikawa\, Executive Direct or\, Guam Ethics Commission

Executive Dire ctor Fujikawa is visiting Hawai&lsquo\;i to learn about the Hawai&lsquo\ ;i State Ethics Commission's work and operations and may offer brief int roductory 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&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission Meeting

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IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Directors&rsquo\; Report

1. \; \; \; \; \; Education &\; Disclosures &ndash\; Report/ Updates

Attachment 2: 2026 Training Statistics

2. \; \; \; \; Guidance and Assignment Statistics &ndash\; July 2026

Attachment 3: 2026 Guidance and Assignment Statistics

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3. \; \; \; \; < !--[endif]-->Miscellaneous Office Projects/Updates
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\; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; Attachment 4: Letter dated 7-14-2026 and list of Executive Branch Employees regarding Act 228
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V. \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; 2027 Legislative Matters
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 \; \; \; \; \; A ttachment 5: Proposed Letter Prioritizing Legislation to Close Hawaiʻi G overnment-Contractor Contribution Loophole

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Disruption of Interactive Technology:

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If the Commission lo ses internet or Zoom connection\, the meeting will be automatically rece ssed for up to 30 minutes to restore communication. Audio-Only Communication: \;If audio-only communication is available\, all Commissioners\, staff\, memb ers of the public\, and other interested individuals may continue to par ticipate in the meeting via teleconference by dialing the telephone numb er and Meeting ID number noted above. If communication cannot be restore d within thirty minutes\, the meeting will be automatically continued to a date and time to be posted on the Commission&rsquo\;s website at ethics.hawaii.gov. ~~Alternati vely\, if the meeting is terminated\, the termination will be posted on the Commission&rsquo\;s website.~~

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Public Testimony:
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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 Tow er\, Suite 970\, Honolulu\, Hawai&lsquo\;i 96813). Public testimony must be related to an item on the agenda\, and the testifier must identify t he item to be addressed by the testimony. Pursuant to Hawai&lsquo\;i Rev ised Statutes section 92-3 and Hawai&lsquo\;i Administrative Rules secti on 21-1-6(c)\, oral testimony is limited to three minutes per testifier per agenda item\, subject to the reasonable discretion of the Chair.
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Auxiliary Aid or Accommodation Due to a Disabili ty:
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If you require an auxiliary aid or a ccommodation due to a disability\, please contact the Hawai&lsquo\;i Sta te Ethics Commission as soon as possible. You may:
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·\; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; Call (808) 587-0460 and press 1# to leave a messag e\; or
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·\; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Email the Commission at info.ethics@hawaii.gov
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We encour age requests at least 48 hours before the meeting to allow us time to as sist you. We will accept requests made closer to the meeting\, but pleas e note that last-minute accommodations may be difficult to provide.
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Upon request\, this notice is available in alternate/accessibl e formats.
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NOT ICE OF MEETING OF THE
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HAWAI&lsquo\;I STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
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Commissioners:
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Robert Hong\, Chair
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Cynthia Thielen &b ull\; Roderick Becker &bull\; Moya Gray &bull\; Laura Valenzuela\n
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Date: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; August 19\, 2026
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Time:&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; 9:00 a.m.
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Location: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Zoom Videoconference or Phone:
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~~Video conference: \; \; \; \; Join Zoom Meeting \; https ://us06web.zoom.us/j/83953046010?pwd=3BUxb7tllUHbYSJwqzVmwP58ccMone.1~~

Phone: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; +1 (719) 359-4580 or +1 (25 3) 205-0468

Phone passcode: \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; 812043

~~Meeting ID: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 839 5304 6010~~

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Passcode: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 0dhbjd
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Public Meeting Location:
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Hawai&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission Conference Room
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\; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; 1001 Bishop Street
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America n Savings Bank Tower\, Suite 970
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Pursuant to Hawai&lsquo\;i Revised Sta tutes section 92-3.7\, the State Ethics Commission will meet remotely us ing 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/dev ice except while testifying. If the Commission&rsquo\;s videoconference connection is lost during the meeting\, please visit the Commission&rsqu o\;s website (ethics.hawaii.gov) for more information\, including reconnection information.
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Public meeting materials are available on the Commission&rsquo\;s website at ethics.hawaii. gov.
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A G E N D A
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CALL TO ORDER
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I. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Introduction of Newly Appointed Commissioner Laura Valenzuela
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The Commission w ill welcome and introduce newly appointed Commissioner Laura Valenzuela. Commissioner Valenzuela and other Commissioners may briefly discuss the ir professional backgrounds and public service experience. No action wil l be taken.
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Biographica l information is available at:
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https://ethics.hawaii.gov/about_hsec/
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II. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; Introduction of Nico A.C. Fujikawa\, Executive Director\, Guam Ethics Commission
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Executive Director Fujikawa is visiting Hawai&lsquo\;i to learn about the Hawai&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission's work and operations and ma y offer brief introductory remarks. No action will be taken.
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III. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Consideration and Approva l of the Minutes of the July 15\, 2026 Meeting
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Attachment 1: Sunshine Law Meeting Minut es of the July 15\, 2026 Hawai&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission Meeting
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IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; Directors&rsquo\; Report
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1. \; \; \; \; \; Education &\; Disclosures &ndash\; Report/Updates
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Attachment 2: 2026 Training Statistics
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2. \; \; \; \; Guidance and Assignment Statistics &ndash\; Jul y 2026
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Attachment 3: 2026 Guidance and Assignment St atistics
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3. \; \; \; \; Miscellaneous Office Projects/Updates
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\; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Attachmen t 4: Letter dated 7-14-2026 and list of Executive Branch Employees regar ding Act 228
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V. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; 2027 Legislative Matt ers
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\; \; \; \ ; \; Attachment 5: Proposed Letter Prioritizing Legislation t o Close Hawaiʻi Government-Contractor Contribution Loophole\n
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VI. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Adjournment
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Disruption of Interactive Technology :
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If the Commission loses internet or Zoom connection\, the meeting will be a utomatically recessed for up to 30 minutes to restore communication. Audio-Only Communication: \;If audio-only communication is available\, all Commissione rs\, staff\, members of the public\, and other interested individuals ma y continue to participate in the meeting via teleconference by dialing t he telephone number and Meeting ID number noted above. If communication cannot be restored within thirty minutes\, the meeting will be automatic ally continued to a date and time to be posted on the Commission&rsquo\; s website at ethics.hawa ii.gov. Alternatively\, if the meeting is terminated\, the termination w ill be posted on the Commission&rsquo\;s website.
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Public Testimony:
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Anyone wishing t o testify may do so during the meeting or may submit written testimony i n 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&lsquo\;i 96813). Publ ic testimony must be related to an item on the agenda\, and the testifie r must identify the item to be addressed by the testimony. Pursuant to H awai&lsquo\;i Revised Statutes section 92-3 and Hawai&lsquo\;i Administr ative Rules section 21-1-6(c)\, oral testimony is limited to three minut es per testifier per agenda item\, subject to the reasonable discretion of the Chair.
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Auxiliary Aid or Accommodation Due to a Disability:
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If you require an a uxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability\, please contact the H awai&lsquo\;i State Ethics Commission as soon as possible. You may:
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·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Call (808) 587-0460 and press 1# to leave a message\; or
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·\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Email the Commission at info.ethics@hawaii.gov
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We encourage requests at least 48 hours before the meeting to al low us time to assist you. We will accept requests made closer to the me eting\, but please note that last-minute accommodations may be difficult to provide.
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Upon request\, this notice is available in al ternate/accessible formats.
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