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Hawaii lobbying guidelines
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| Lobbying |
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Lobbying is broadly defined as the attempt to persuade another person to accept one's position. This includes efforts to influence lawmakers by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups. Each state has different requirements for lobbyist registration. The person doing the lobbying is typically referred to as the lobbyist and the person or entity providing compensation the principal. Each state has a different entity responsible for maintaining its lobbying records, such as registrations and expenditures.
As of April 2021, the Hawaii State Ethics Commission maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
Section 97-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes includes this definition of lobbyist:[1]
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"Lobbyist" means any individual who: |
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Section 97-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes states that lobbyists must register with the Hawaii State Ethics Commission:[1]
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(a) Every lobbyist shall file a registration form with the state ethics commission within five days of becoming a lobbyist.[2] |
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 97-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes includes this definition of lobbying:[1]
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"Lobbying" means communicating directly or through an agent, or soliciting others to communicate, with any official in the legislative or executive branch, for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action or a ballot issue. “Lobbying” shall not include the preparation and submission of a grant application pursuant to chapter 42F by a representative of a nonprofit organization.[2] |
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