Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER MERKLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Jennifer Merkle for confirmation to serve on the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, a state agency that reviews parole eligibility for inmates. Her term would begin upon confirmation and expire on June 30, 2028. This nomination directly affects the Paroling Authority's staffing and operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1972) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on PSM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-05-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to PSM.
upper
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