Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 667: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN INOUYE BAUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Green has submitted Colleen Inouye Baum for confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, with a term set to expire June 30, 2029. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment under Hawaii's constitutional process. This procedural step requires Senate approval for her to serve on the council, which oversees medical education in the state.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 668: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY HO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This procedural bill (GM 668) submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Tammy Ho for appointment to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council. The nomination requires Senate confirmation to fill a position with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill directly affects the Medical Education Council and the Governor's authority to appoint council members. No policy changes are made; it solely follows constitutional requirements for confirming executive appointments.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 665: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE SEGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Green submits Lance Segawa for confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, where he would serve until June 30, 2029. The document requests the Senate's consideration and confirmation of this gubernatorial appointment. The bill itself contains no policy provisions or mechanisms beyond this confirmation process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 659: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDE DOMIZIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has submitted Jude Domizio for confirmation to serve on the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. This nomination requires the Hawaii Senate to review and confirm the appointment. The bill does not propose new policy or regulations but is a procedural step to fill a specific council position. The Hawai'i Medical Education Council oversees medical education programs in the state.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 669: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY ANN SPADARO ANTONELLI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 669) is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawai'i Senate for confirmation of Mary Ann Spadaro Antonelli as a member of the Hawai'i Medical Education Council. It does not create new policy but requests the Senate confirm her appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The bill directly affects the Governor's ability to fill this council position and the Senate's role in confirming executive appointments. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved - this is solely a nomination for confirmation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 670: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL WOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination by Governor Josh Green for Russell Woo to serve on the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The Senate must formally consider and confirm this appointment before Woo can assume the position. The council oversees medical education standards and training programs in Hawaii, so this nomination directly affects the council's composition and its oversight of medical education. The bill does not create new policy but follows standard confirmation procedures for state council appointments.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

GM 666: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARTINA KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Martina Kamaka for confirmation to serve on the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, a position requiring Senate approval. The nomination is for a term expiring June 30, 2029. The document follows constitutional requirements for gubernatorial nominations to state boards.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2517: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Amends the penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order by reclassifying the offense from a misdemeanor to a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2577: RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study of the potential economic benefits and costs of sports tourism in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires funds appropriated to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in the Supplemental Executive Budget to be expended by DBEDT for the study. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1166: RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2396: RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and maintain a Registry of Agents available for public access on the Office of Consumer Protection's website. Requires an absentee owner or landlord to register any agents managing a property on the owner's or landlord's behalf with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Prohibits an absentee owner or landlord from designating a tenant as an agent. Requires members of a condominium association who live outside the State or on another island of the State from where the unit is located to provide the association's board with the contact information of a designated on-island agent for the unit, which shall be included on the address list maintained by the association. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 2433: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires that priority be given to the language of a law that aligns with the intent of the Legislature if there is a difference between the English and Hawaiian versions of the law that is material to its interpretation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

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