GM 730 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANET COVINGTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Janet Covington to serve on the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services in Hawaii, a role that directly impacts veterans' support and policy recommendations. The appointment is for a term ending on June 30, 2030, and requires Senate confirmation before taking effect. The nomination follows standard constitutional procedures for filling advisory board positions within the state government. This action does not create new laws or change existing veteran services but rather appoints an individual to an existing advisory role.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3840) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on PSM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM.
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