Report Title:
Ethics Code; Administrative Fines
Description:
Authorizes the ethics commission to impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for a violation of the state ethics law.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
439 |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2005 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to administrative fines under the state ethics code.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§84- Administrative fines. (a) Where an administrative fine has not been established for a violation of a provision of this chapter, a legislator, employee, or person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be subject to an administrative fine imposed by the commission that shall not exceed $500 for each violation. All fines collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund.
(b) No fine shall be assessed unless:
(1) The commission convenes a hearing in accordance with section 84-31(c) and chapter 91; and
(2) A decision has been rendered by the commission."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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