NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE

HAWAI‘I STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

Commissioners:

Robert Hong, Chair

Cynthia Thielen • Roderick Becker • Moya Gray • Laura Valenzuela

Date:               November 18, 2026

Time:              9:00 a.m.

Location:        Zoom Videoconference or Phone:

Video conference:     Join Zoom Meeting  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83518680808?pwd=yBsasWxrpVQP69SBcrIFAu6KrVpuAe.1

Phone:                             +1 (669) 444-9171 or +1 (669) 900-6833

Phone passcode:        847903

Meeting ID:                835 1868 0808

Passcode:                   b3i22T

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.               Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2026 Meeting

Attachment 1: Sunshine Law Meeting Minutes of the September 16, 2026 Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission Meeting

II.             Directors’ Report

1.      Education & Disclosures – Report/Updates

Attachment 2: 2026 Training Schedule and Statistics

2.     Guidance and Assignment Statistics – September & October

Attachment 3: 2026 Guidance and Assignment Statistics

Attachment 4: Q3 Statistics Report

3.     Miscellaneous Office Projects/Updates

                     Attachment 5: Q1 Financial Report

III.           Discussion of The Intermediate Court of Appeals Opinion Regarding UHPA v. Board of Regents, CAAP-24-0000278

                        Attachment 6: ICA Published Opinion, September 30, 2026 (CAAP-24-0000278)

Attachment 7: HSEC Amicus Brief, December 6, 2024

IV.            2027 Legislative Matters

1.    Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on Proposed Legislation

      Attachment 8: Relating to Financial Disclosures

      Attachment 9: Relating to Revolving Door Restrictions for State Employees

2. Review and Discussion Only of Additional Legislative Proposals

Attachment 10: Relating to Government Ethics and Procurement Integrity

Attachment 11: Relating to University of Hawaiʻi Technology Transfer Activities

No substantive action will be taken under Item IV. 2. The Commission will not approve these proposals, adopt a position, or authorize legislative testimony concerning them at this meeting.

V.             Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Fine Schedule for Prohibited Campaign Contributions by State Lobbyists

Attachment 12: Proposed Fine Schedule

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.