Republicans insist without evidence, that laws are needed to build public confidence in election integrity. But the danger of such fear-mongering is evident in rising scorn against immigrants.
This week, more than 20 ethics reform bills were up for discussion at the state House of Representatives. Many of the bills were recommended to the state Legislature by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, which is commonly known as the Foley Commission.
The House of Representatives adopted rule changes in the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 32nd legislature, including the operating procedures for the House Committee on Standards of Conduct, and the House Administrative and Financial Manual.
Members of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs discussed seven ethics reform bills. The measures are aimed at transparency, accountability, and improving public trust.