Hawaii Bills

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Dave Fields for confirmation to serve on the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Senate's consideration and confirmation per Hawaii State Constitution Article V, Section 6. It directly affects the commission's membership and does not create new policy or alter existing law.

This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Rosalee Agas-Yuu for confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, where she would serve until June 30, 2029. The submission requires the Senate's consideration and approval under Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. It does not change any laws or policies but initiates the confirmation process for a specific council position.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Victoria Thompson for Senate confirmation to serve on the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee, a position with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The committee advises the state on accessibility needs for elections, directly affecting voters with disabilities. Confirmation by the Senate is required before Thompson can assume the role.

Governor Josh Green has nominated A. Malia Haleakala for a position on the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, requiring Senate confirmation. If confirmed, Haleakala would serve until June 30, 2029. This nomination is a procedural step under Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6) to fill a vacancy on the Commission, which advises the state on drug policy and controlled substance issues. The Senate must vote to confirm the appointment before Haleakala can assume the role.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Olivia Uchima for confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, where she would serve until June 30, 2029. The Senate must review and confirm this appointment. No policy changes or new laws are created by this submission.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted CindyLou Figuerres for confirmation to serve on the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The nomination requires Senate approval under Hawaii's constitutional process (Article V, Section 6). It directly affects the Board of Pharmacy's composition and the Governor's authority to appoint agency members.

This bill is a formal nomination by Governor Josh Green for Kuiokalani Gapero to serve on the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents, with a term ending June 30, 2030. The Senate must now review and vote to confirm this appointment, as required by Hawaii's Constitution. The nomination directly affects the University of Hawai'i system's governance structure and Gapero's eligibility to serve in this role.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Charlene Taketa's nomination for appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, pending Senate confirmation. If confirmed, Taketa would serve on the board until June 30, 2028. The document is solely a formal request for the Senate to consider and confirm the gubernatorial appointment.

HCR 192 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group. This group would identify economic initiatives directly benefiting Native Hawaiians and study gaming-related opportunities to spur economic growth, addressing documented disparities like a 57% poverty rate among Native Hawaiian households. The working group, including state officials, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and community representatives, must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by 2027. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but mandates a study to inform future policy. (HCR 192, 2025 Hawaii Legislature)

This is not a legislative bill but a routine gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Green has submitted Kawaipuna Kalipi for Senate confirmation to serve on the Island Burial Council for Moloka'i, a position overseeing burial practices on the island. The nomination seeks confirmation for a term ending June 30, 2029. This procedural step affects the council's composition and Moloka'i residents who rely on its services, but does not create new law or policy.

This is a procedural nomination bill. Governor Green is submitting Lee Shinsato for confirmation to serve on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2028. The bill requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm this gubernatorial appointment. It does not create new policy or affect any specific laws or programs.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Green has formally submitted Sunny Lee for confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, a position requiring Senate approval per Hawaii's Constitution. The nomination seeks confirmation for a term ending June 30, 2028. The Senate must consider and vote on this appointment as part of the confirmation process.