Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, STEPHANIE R.S. CHAR, for a term to expire in 10 years.
Governor Josh Green has submitted Stephanie R.S. Char for confirmation as a Circuit Court Judge for the Fifth Circuit (Kauaʻi) for a 10-year term. This nomination requires the Hawaii Senate to provide "advice and consent" (confirmation) under Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The process directly affects Judge Char, who would assume the position upon Senate approval, and the Senate, which holds the constitutional authority to confirm judicial appointments. No new policy or law is created - this is a routine procedural step for filling a judicial vacancy.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2708) with recommendation to Consent.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-20-26 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to JDC.
upper
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