Haw. Rev. Stat. § 97-2.2
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[ §97-2.2] Mandatory lobbyist training. (a) Before registering pursuant to section 97-2, each lobbyist shall complete the lobbyist training course administered by the state ethics commission.
(b) Registered lobbyists shall repeat the lobbyist training course required by this section at least once every two years.
(c) A lobbyist shall certify completion of the lobbyist training course at the time of registering or renewing registration and shall maintain all certificates or other documentation of completion for a period of six years from the date of registration or renewal.
(d) For good cause shown, the state ethics commission may grant a lobbyist an extension of time to complete the training course required by this section.
(e) The state ethics commission shall develop and conduct online and live training courses that explain state lobbying laws under this chapter and relevant ethics laws under chapter 84. Live training courses may be conducted in person or via videoconference, as necessary, to accommodate all persons who are required to complete the course. [L 2023, c 20, §2]
(b) Registered lobbyists shall repeat the lobbyist training course required by this section at least once every two years.
(c) A lobbyist shall certify completion of the lobbyist training course at the time of registering or renewing registration and shall maintain all certificates or other documentation of completion for a period of six years from the date of registration or renewal.
(d) For good cause shown, the state ethics commission may grant a lobbyist an extension of time to complete the training course required by this section.
(e) The state ethics commission shall develop and conduct online and live training courses that explain state lobbying laws under this chapter and relevant ethics laws under chapter 84. Live training courses may be conducted in person or via videoconference, as necessary, to accommodate all persons who are required to complete the course. [L 2023, c 20, §2]
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