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SB 918

RELATING TO ETHICS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

Hawaii SB 918 addresses ethics matters but requires full bill text review to assess specific provisions and their impact on government accountability and official conduct standards.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 918

Legislative bill overview

SB 918 is an ethics-related bill introduced in the Hawaii State Senate by Senator Dru Kanuha. The bill was introduced on January 17, 2025, passed first reading on January 21, and was referred to the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee (JDC) on January 23. It was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session on December 8, 2025, meaning it did not advance to a vote during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Ethics legislation typically addresses government accountability, conflict of interest disclosures, lobbying regulations, or public official conduct standards. Without access to the specific bill text, the substantive impact cannot be determined, but ethics bills generally affect transparency requirements, enforcement mechanisms, or standards for public officials and those conducting business with the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of the bill text is unavailable in this summary, making detailed analysis of contentious provisions impossible
  • The bill's carryover suggests either insufficient committee support to advance it or competing legislative priorities in 2025
  • Ethics legislation can face opposition from stakeholders concerned about regulatory burden or scope of oversight

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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