Establishes an independent complaint and investigation process for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

This bill mandates that all complaints or allegations of misconduct, retaliation, discrimination, ethics violations, or unlawful activity by Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees, officers, or employees be referred directly to an appropriate independent state agency. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is prohibited from investigating these complaints internally. The bill also outlines whistleblower protections and penalties for failure to report, concealment, obstruction, or retaliation.

Establishes an independent complaint and investigation process for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

This bill mandates that all complaints or allegations of misconduct, retaliation, discrimination, ethics violations, or unlawful activity by Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees, officers, or employees be referred directly to an appropriate independent state agency. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is prohibited from investigating these complaints internally. The bill also outlines whistleblower protections and penalties for failure to report, concealment, obstruction, or retaliation.