GM 789 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Island of Oʻahu), Gubernatorial Appointee, TARYN R. TOMASA GIFFORD, for a term to expire in 10 years.

Governor Josh Green has nominated Taryn R. Tomasa Gifford for a 10-year term as a Circuit Court Judge for the First Circuit (Oʻahu). This nomination, submitted to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation under state constitutional requirements, directly affects the judicial appointment process for the First Circuit Court. The Senate must provide "advice and consent" before Gifford can assume the position, following standard procedure for judicial appointments in Hawaii.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2006) with recommendation to Consent.
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa.
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-22-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to JDC.
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