Hawaiʻi Seeks Applicants for State Ethics Commission

Two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission need to be filled.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission. The terms will run for four years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. Interested persons should submit an application along with a resume and three letters of recommendation by February 13, 2026.

Why it matters

The Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission plays a crucial role in addressing ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists, and state employees. Filling these vacancies is important to ensure the commission can continue its work of investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions, and enforcing decisions.

The details

The five commission members are responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions, and enforcing decisions issued by the Commission. Applicants must submit an application, resume, and three letters of recommendation attesting to their character and integrity by the February 13, 2026 deadline.

  • The terms will run for four years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
  • Applications must be post-marked, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered by February 13, 2026.

The players

Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission

A five-member commission that addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists, and state employees in Hawaiʻi.

Judicial Council

The organization seeking applicants to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission.

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The takeaway

Filling these vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission is crucial to ensuring the commission can continue its important work of upholding ethical standards in state government.