HB1654 establishes a confidential complaint process for reporting misconduct by public employees in Hawaii.

HB1654 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a confidential complaint process managed by the attorney general for reporting misconduct by public employees. The attorney general will review and forward complaints to the appropriate department, redacting any information that could identify the complainant. Departments must process these complaints and report back to the attorney general on the disposition of each complaint. The attorney general must also submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the number of complaints received and their dispositions.

HB1654 establishes a confidential complaint process for reporting misconduct by public employees in Hawaii.

HB1654 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a confidential complaint process managed by the attorney general for reporting misconduct by public employees. The attorney general will review and forward complaints to the appropriate department, redacting any information that could identify the complainant. Departments must process these complaints and report back to the attorney general on the disposition of each complaint. The attorney general must also submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the number of complaints received and their dispositions.