Informing the Senate that on March 31, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn KAMA HOPKINS, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, from consideration by the Senate (GM787).

This bill serves as a formal notification from the Governor to the Senate regarding the withdrawal of Kama Hopkins from consideration for the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission. The action stems from a request by the Governor and is based on provisions in the State Constitution that allow for such withdrawals. Consequently, Kama Hopkins will no longer be part of the Senate's review process for this specific appointment, which is set to expire on June 30, 2030.