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died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 11, 2025

GM 775: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL MAGAOAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Michael Magaoay for confirmation to the Hawaii Board of Education, where he would serve until June 30, 2028. The document follows constitutional requirements for gubernatorial nominations to state boards. This action requires Senate confirmation but does not create new policy.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 11, 2025

GM 738: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL HIRONAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has submitted a nomination for Randall Hironaka to serve on the Defender Council, which provides legal representation for indigent defendants in Hawai'i. This nomination requires Senate confirmation under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawai'i State Constitution and would authorize Hironaka to serve until June 30, 2029. The submission is a routine procedural step in appointing council members, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2025

GM 756: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LIANNE PHILHOWER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 756) is a gubernatorial nomination submission for Lianne Philhower to serve on Hawaii's Board of Psychology. Governor Josh Green has submitted her name for the Senate's consideration and confirmation, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The Senate must vote to confirm this appointment before Philhower can assume the position. This is a routine procedural step for filling a state board vacancy, not a policy change.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 8, 2025

GM 536: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILIP BOSSERT, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green submitted Philip Bossert for confirmation to the Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board, where he would serve until June 30, 2027. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's constitutional process. This action directly affects the Teachers Standards Board's composition and its oversight of educator licensing.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2025

GM 554: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE WILHELM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a gubernatorial nomination submission (not a legislative bill), where Governor Green is formally submitting Lance Wilhelm for confirmation to serve on the Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents. The position is for a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Senate must consider and confirm this nomination per Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). This is a routine procedural step in the appointment process for a university governance role.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2025

GM 552: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAIR ODO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Josh Green has formally submitted Blair Odo's nomination for appointment to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, with a term ending June 30, 2028. The Senate must now consider and confirm this appointment per Hawaii's constitutional requirements. No policy changes or new laws are involved in this procedural submission.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2025

GM 553: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY HENNESSEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This bill is a gubernatorial nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Amy Hennessey's nomination for appointment to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i. The Senate must consider and confirm her appointment for a term expiring June 30, 2028. This procedural action directly affects the University of Hawai'i's board governance process.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2025

GM 551: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALE NISHIKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission (GOV. MSG. NO. 551). Governor Green is submitting Dale Nishikawa for confirmation to serve on the Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The nomination requires the Senate to consider and confirm the appointment per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This procedural step affects the Senate's confirmation process and the University of Hawai'i's governance structure.

failed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SCR 89: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.

SCR 89 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Agriculture to form a working group that will develop an educational pathway at University of Hawaii community colleges for meat processing careers. It directly affects students seeking entry-level jobs in meat processing and addresses a current workforce shortage that limits local ranchers' ability to process and sell their products. The working group must create a curriculum covering food safety, animal handling, processing techniques, regulatory compliance, hands-on training, and sustainable practices. The goal is to equip students with skills needed to support Hawaii's agricultural industry and reduce reliance on imported meat.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Hawaii · Senate Mar 31, 2025

GM 672: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Moloka'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAʻAKEA POEPOE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a gubernatorial nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted La'akea Poepoe for confirmation to the Island Burial Council on Moloka'i, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This procedural action affects the Island Burial Council's membership and Moloka'i burial site oversight, but does not create new policy or alter laws.

died · Hawaii · Senate Mar 31, 2025

GM 673: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Moloka'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEOMAILANI HIRATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission for confirmation. Governor Green has submitted Keomailani Hirata's nomination to serve on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Moloka'i, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The submission requires Senate consideration and confirmation per Hawaii's Constitution. This procedural step is standard for appointing council members, directly affecting the Island Burial Council's composition on Moloka'i.

failed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 72: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.

This Senate Resolution (SR 72) requests Hawaii's Department of Agriculture to form a working group that will develop an educational pathway at University of Hawaii Community Colleges for meat processing careers. The resolution directly affects students seeking entry-level jobs in meat processing and local meat processing facilities facing workforce shortages. The working group must create curriculum covering food safety, processing techniques, regulatory compliance, sustainability practices, and hands-on training to equip students with skills needed by the industry. The resolution does not create the program itself but asks for a plan to establish it, aligning with state goals for food security and local job growth.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment