Informing the Senate that on July 30, 2024, he appointed Croccifixio Makani Crabbe to the Senate, effective immediately, to serve as the Senator from the 22nd Senatorial District to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Maile Shimabukuro.

This bill serves as a formal notification to the Senate that Governor Josh Green has appointed Croccifixio Makani Crabbe to fill the vacant seat in the 22nd Senatorial District. The appointment, effective immediately, is made to replace Senator Maile Shimabukuro who resigned from her position. Under this provision, Crabbe will serve in the Senate until a special election can be held to fill the remaining term.