Active registered lobbyists with the state or county ethics board or commission shall not make, or promise to make at a later time, any contributions or expenditures to or on behalf of an elected official, candidate, or candidate committee during any regular session or special session of the legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends, and for five calendar days before and after a session.
The 2026 regular session and five calendar day period before and after session runs from January 16, 2026 through May 13, 2026. (see, HRS §11-365)
This week is National Assisted Living Week and the theme this year is “Joyful Moments.” Mayor Kawakami visited the residents and staff at the Regency at Puakea in Lihue Monday, to share their joyful moments this past year. Mahalo to those who work in assisted living care, providing care for our kupuna and individuals with special needs.