GM 802 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KARL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination by Governor Josh Green to appoint David Karl to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i. The appointment is for a term ending on June 30, 2029, and requires confirmation by the Senate. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to fill a specific leadership position within the university's research organization.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3935) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDU.
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