Report Title:

Nepotism; Government

Description:

Prohibits nepotism by legislators and state employees.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	854
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO NEPOTISM.

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-   Nepotism. No legislator or employee, by virtue of the legislator's or employee's state office or employment, shall name or appoint to public office or employment any relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	By Request