Hawaii Bills

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 24, 2026

GM 516: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Council on Revenues, Gubernatorial Nominee, KURT KAWAFUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

This bill is a gubernatorial nomination for Kurt Kawafuchi to serve on Hawaii's Council on Revenues, with a term expiring June 30, 2027. It requires the Senate to consider and confirm the appointment as mandated by Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The Council on Revenues advises the governor and legislature on tax and revenue policy. This nomination does not create new law but pertains to filling a state government position.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 24, 2026

GM 519: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Council on Revenues, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARJORIE BENNETT, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

This is a procedural bill (GM 519) submitting Governor Green's nomination of Marjorie Bennett for appointment to the Council on Revenues. The bill requests the Hawaii Senate confirm Bennett's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2027. It directly affects the Council on Revenues, which advises the governor on tax policy and revenue forecasting. The bill does not change existing laws or policies - it solely facilitates the confirmation process for this specific nomination.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 24, 2026

GM 531: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLOTTE TOWNSEND, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Green has nominated Charlotte Townsend to serve on the Disability and Communication Access Board, with her term scheduled to expire on June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's constitutional process. This is a routine procedural submission for a gubernatorial appointment, not a substantive policy change. The board itself is responsible for advising on accessibility standards, but this bill only addresses the nomination process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 24, 2026

GM 569: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA MEW, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This bill (GM 569) is a routine nomination submission, not a policy bill. It asks the Hawaii Senate to confirm Governor Green's appointment of Cynthia Mew to the State Rehabilitation Council for a term ending June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects the council's membership and the Governor's authority to appoint council members per state constitutional requirements. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved - this is solely a procedural step requiring Senate confirmation.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 24, 2026

SB 3040: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

SB 3040 replaces the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission with a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention and allocates state funding for its operations. The bill establishes a dedicated state office to coordinate gun violence prevention strategies, though specific programs or initiatives are not detailed in the abstract. It directly affects state government by creating this new entity and directing resources toward prevention efforts. The bill is currently pending committee review, with a public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 760: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRANDON RABANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Brandon Rabang to serve on the Hawaii Board of Pharmacy for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the Senate to take effect. If confirmed, Rabang would join other board members responsible for regulating pharmacy practice in the state. The bill follows standard constitutional procedures for appointing state board members.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 751: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACIE KELIINOI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill nominates Stacie Keliinoi for a term on the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy, which regulates the practice of physical therapy in the state. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for confirmation by the Senate, and if approved, Keliinoi would serve until June 30, 2029. This is a procedural appointment process that does not change existing laws or policies but fills a vacancy on a regulatory board. The bill directly affects the Board of Physical Therapy by adding a new member to its membership.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 764: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN KUNZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Susan Kunz to serve on the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for a term that will expire on June 30, 2030. The bill requires the Senate to consider and confirm this appointment in accordance with state constitutional provisions. If confirmed, Ms. Kunz will join the board that oversees housing finance and development initiatives in the state.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 794: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICOLE CACAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This bill nominates Nicole Cacal to serve as the Gubernatorial Nominee for the Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation, a role that will last until June 30, 2028. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before Cacal can assume the position. The bill does not create new policies or funding but follows the standard constitutional process for appointing a state agency representative.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HCR 110: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.

This bill requests the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to review and refine the operational missions of the system's four-year campuses to ensure each has a distinct and complementary role. The resolution asks the Board to consider workforce needs, student access, geographic service areas, and resource efficiency during this review. The Board is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by twenty days before the 2027 Regular Session begins. The bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system, its Board of Regents, and the campuses at Manoa, West Oahu, and Hilo.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HCR 111: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES.

This House Concurrent Resolution asks the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to examine and clarify how the university system's central offices work with individual campuses. The request focuses on defining roles and responsibilities to improve coordination, transparency, and decision-making across the university system. The Board must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by late 2026, including any proposed changes to laws or policies. This resolution does not create new rules but asks for a review to ensure the university system supports statewide priorities and serves students effectively.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HCR 118: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM.

This bill urges the Hawaii Department of Education to strengthen menstrual health education in public schools and adopt a comprehensive curriculum covering menstrual cycles. It directly affects students, educators, and school administrators by recommending specific educational standards and resources. The resolution outlines five key requirements including age-appropriate content from third through twelfth grade, culturally responsive teaching methods, and the inclusion of hygiene, stigma reduction, and health information. It also calls for libraries to stock age-appropriate books and for teachers to use anatomically correct diagrams when teaching hygiene. The bill emphasizes creating an inclusive, positive learning environment that addresses menstrual dignity through privacy, inclusivity, access, and education.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

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