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GM 776 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA SAWAI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill formally nominates Rebecca Sawai for a position on the Hawaii Medical Board, a state agency that regulates medical professionals and oversees healthcare standards. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before Sawai can officially serve. If confirmed, Sawai would hold the position until June 30, 2030, as specified in the document. This is a procedural action that follows the standard process for appointing members to state boards in Hawaii.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

25–0
Failed
Total votes 25
Apr 27, 2026
D Democratic22
22 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 27, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (25-0)
senate
Apr 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3915) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on CPN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 04-16-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-10-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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