Candidates who wished to walk through state agencies for campaign purposes also raised a number of very difficult issues for the Commission. These issues made it clear to the Commission that it was not possible to separate candidate walk-throughs from other forms of prohibited campaign activities in state agencies. The Commission has long held that the State Ethics Code prohibits the use of state resources, including state time, equipment, and facilities, for campaign purposes. The memorandum is posted on our web site. Candidates are on the roadsides holding campaign signs.
Fund raisers are in full swing.
State employees should remember that the State Ethics Code prohibits the use of state time, equipment, and facilities for campaign purposes. The flyer explains the campaign ethics guidelines that apply to state employees, legislators, and state board and commission members. State officials and employees who did not receive any reportable gifts during the reporting period are not required to file a gifts disclosure statement. Additional information about the gifts disclosure law and disclosure forms and instructions can be found on our web site or can be obtained by contacting the Commission's office. The Hawaii State Ethics Commission's legislative package for the 2000 Legislature did not pass this session.