RELATING TO NEPOTISM.

Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Voted 12/8/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

9 yea·0 nay·1 other

Daniel Holt
State Representative · HI
Yea
Mike Gabbard
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Joy San Buenaventura
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Karl Rhoads
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Stanley Chang
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Dee Morikawa
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Linda Ichiyama
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Brenton Awa
State Senator · Republican · HI
Yea
Sean Quinlan
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Lauren Matsumoto
State Representative · Republican · HI
ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
3/21/2025Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).
3/21/2025Reported from LMG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1433) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/19/2025The committee on LMG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Holt, Quinlan, Ichiyama, Morikawa; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Matsumoto.
3/17/2025Bill scheduled to be heard by LMG on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:45PM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/28/2025Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 17
2/27/2025Pass First Reading
2/19/2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 15).
2/19/2025Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Gabbard, Kouchi, Richards). Transmitted to House.
2/18/2025One Day Notice 02-19-25.