Hawaii SB2737 amends state law to criminalize failure to report bribery by state and county elected officials.

Hawaii SB2737 adds a new section to Chapter 710 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, making it a misdemeanor for state and county elected officials to fail to report bribery. The bill defines the offense as knowing or witnessing a pecuniary benefit offered to influence an official's vote or action, and not reporting it to the attorney general within sixty days. The bill does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Hawaii SB2737 amends state law to criminalize failure to report bribery by state and county elected officials.

Hawaii SB2737 adds a new section to Chapter 710 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, making it a misdemeanor for state and county elected officials to fail to report bribery. The bill defines the offense as knowing or witnessing a pecuniary benefit offered to influence an official's vote or action, and not reporting it to the attorney general within sixty days. The bill does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.