GM 572 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, KERESTIN WALKER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This bill (GM 572) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Kerestin Walker to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women. It does not create new policy or affect specific groups; it simply requests the Senate's approval for Walker's appointment to a position with a term ending June 30, 2026. The submission follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement for gubernatorial nominations to be confirmed by the Senate. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved - this is a standard confirmation request.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3873) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to JDC.
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