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GM 779 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK PHONGSAVATH, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Mark Phongsavath to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation as a member of the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council. The appointment is for a term that will expire on June 30, 2030, as required by the state constitution. If confirmed, Phongsavath will join the council to help guide workforce development initiatives in Hawaii. The bill is a standard administrative procedure to fill a council position and does not create new laws or policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Total actions
9
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Committee
6
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3825) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT has rescheduled its public hearing to 04-13-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-10-26 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-26 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to LBT.
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