GM 733 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA ROMM, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Sylvia Romm to serve on the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before the appointment becomes official. The commission is a state body established to address issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities in Hawaii. This action is a standard administrative process for filling a public commission seat and does not alter existing laws or policies.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 30, 2026
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 30, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3946) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 13, 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.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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