Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 514: Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON ITOMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This bill is a procedural submission by Governor Green to the Hawaii Senate, nominating Jon Itomura for confirmation as Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission. It directly affects the leadership of the Public Utilities Commission, requiring Senate approval for Itomura to serve until June 30, 2026. The mechanism is the governor's constitutional duty to submit nominations for key appointments, as specified in Hawaii's state constitution. No substantive policy changes are involved - this is solely a confirmation request.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 552: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PINA LEMUSU, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This bill (GM 552) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Green for Pina Lemusu to serve on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, with a term ending June 30, 2026. It directly affects the Governor’s authority to appoint council members and the Senate’s role in confirming such appointments. The bill does not create new policy or alter existing laws - it simply follows the constitutional process for submitting a gubernatorial nominee for Senate confirmation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 565: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK GARTSIDE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination bill, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Patrick Gartside for confirmation to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council. If confirmed by the Senate, Gartside would fill a vacancy on the Council for a term ending June 30, 2028. The bill requires the Senate to consider and vote on his appointment.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 566: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH DANIELS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Judith Daniels for appointment to the State Rehabilitation Council, with a term ending June 30, 2028. It requires the Hawaii State Senate to review and confirm Daniels' appointment to this council position. The council advises the state on rehabilitation services and programs for individuals with disabilities. This is a routine procedural step in the appointment process, not a policy change.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 568: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY WILKINSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This bill is a procedural nomination submitting Emily Wilkinson for confirmation to the Hawaii State Rehabilitation Council. Governor Green has nominated her to serve a term ending June 30, 2028, as required by Hawaii's Constitution. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment before she can assume the position. The bill does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond this appointment process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 567: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MONTGOMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

Bill GM 567 submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of James Montgomery for appointment to the Hawaii State Rehabilitation Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2027. This procedural bill requires the Senate to review and confirm the appointment before Montgomery can serve. The nomination directly affects the State Rehabilitation Council, which advises the state on rehabilitation services, and Montgomery if confirmed. The bill does not create new policy but follows standard confirmation procedures for state council appointments.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 553: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE CHIPCHASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 553) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Anne Chipchase to serve on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. It requests the Hawaii Senate confirm Chipchase's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it solely initiates the confirmation process for a gubernatorial nominee to an existing state council position. No substantive changes or legislative action are involved beyond the routine confirmation requirement.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 570: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE PARK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination bill, not a policy measure. Governor Josh Green has submitted Christine Park for confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, where she would serve until June 30, 2028. The bill follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement (Article V, Section 6) for the Governor to submit council nominations to the Senate for confirmation. It does not change any laws or affect public policy - it simply initiates the standard confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointment.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

GM 515: Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON ITOMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2032.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a policy bill. Governor Green has formally submitted Jon Itomura for Senate confirmation as Chairperson of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2032. The nomination requires Senate confirmation per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. It directly affects the Public Utilities Commission's leadership and the Senate's confirmation process. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved in this routine appointment request.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 6, 2026

GM 747: Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETH COLBY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026.

This bill is a nomination by Governor Josh Green to appoint Seth Colby as the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance in Hawaii. The appointment is for a term that will expire on December 7, 2026, and requires Senate confirmation under the state constitution. The legislation does not create new policies or spending changes but serves as a procedural step to fill an administrative leadership position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 6, 2026

GM 774: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2036.

This bill nominates Douglas Moore for a position on the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board in Hawaii, a state agency that handles disputes between employees and employers. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for confirmation by the state Senate, following the standard process for filling public office vacancies. If confirmed, Moore would serve on the board until June 30, 2036, where he would participate in reviewing and deciding appeals related to labor and employment issues. The bill does not create new laws or policies but rather seeks to appoint an individual to an existing governmental body.

signed · Hawaii · House May 6, 2026

HB 1516: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

HB 1516 requires courts to consider a defendant's actual financial ability to pay bail when determining pretrial release conditions. This bill directly affects individuals facing pretrial detention decisions, particularly those with limited financial resources. The key provision mandates that judges evaluate specific factors related to a defendant's financial situation before setting bail amounts. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and passed first reading on January 21, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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