GM 608 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 608) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for William Smith to serve on Hawaii's Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. The governor formally requests the Senate's confirmation for Smith's appointment, which would begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2029. This process follows Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6), requiring Senate confirmation for certain appointed council positions. The nomination does not create new policy or affect legislation; it solely concerns filling a specific advisory role.
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 EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3854) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Apr 7, 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: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kim, Fevella.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 04-07-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDT.
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