Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KANWARDEEP KALEKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
Governor Josh Green has nominated Kanwardeep Kaleka for a position on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, with a term ending June 30, 2030. This nomination requires confirmation by the Hawaii State Senate before Kaleka can assume the role. The board serves Kaua'i residents by overseeing mental health and substance abuse services in the region. The process follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement for gubernatorial nominations of board members to be confirmed by the Senate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3968) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
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Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-14-26 3:20PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
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