GM 711 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA CELESTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a routine gubernatorial nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Marissa Celeste's nomination for appointment to the State Council on Mental Health, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The nomination requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm her appointment, as mandated by the Hawaii State Constitution. It directly affects the State Council on Mental Health's membership and the Governor's authority to appoint council members. No policy changes or substantive provisions are involved - this is solely a procedural step in the appointment process.
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. 3964) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Mar 2, 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: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
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Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
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