GM 600 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRANT TABURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Grant Tabura for confirmation to serve on the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The nomination is for a term expiring June 30, 2029, requiring Senate confirmation per Hawaii State Constitution Article V, Section 6. This action directly affects the Tourism Authority's governance structure by filling a board position.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 23, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 23, 2026
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 23, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3853) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDT.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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