Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 505: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, TIMMY HIRANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Josh Green has submitted Timmy Hirano for confirmation to the Hawaii Board of Dentistry, where he would serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This procedural step affects the Board of Dentistry's composition and the governor's authority to appoint agency members.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 2455: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

Requires certain employers to provide administrative leave of absence for victims of workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Expands the type of certification an employee may provide to an employer if the leave exceeds five days per calendar year. Prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising rights related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 963: RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.

Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was seventy years of age or older. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 572: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, KERESTIN WALKER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This bill (GM 572) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Kerestin Walker to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women. It does not create new policy or affect specific groups; it simply requests the Senate's approval for Walker's appointment to a position with a term ending June 30, 2026. The submission follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement for gubernatorial nominations to be confirmed by the Senate. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved - this is a standard confirmation request.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 604: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WEST, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green is submitting Christian West for confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Advisory Board, where West would serve until June 30, 2028. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's constitutional process. This does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it is solely the formal process of appointing a board member.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 598: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRY FISCHER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This procedural bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Terry Fischer for confirmation to the Hawai'i Tourism Authority's Advisory Board, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must confirm Fischer's appointment to fill the position on the board. This is a routine confirmation request for a gubernatorial appointment, not a policy change.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 602: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEAH BELMONTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Leah Belmonte for confirmation to serve on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Advisory Board of Directors, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's Constitution. This action directly affects the Tourism Authority's governance structure and the nominee's eligibility to serve.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 594: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANNY OJIRI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Josh Green has submitted Danny Ojiri for confirmation to serve on the Advisory Board of the Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii State Constitution Article V, Section 6. No policy changes or new legislation is involved.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 585: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTIN BABA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 585) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Kristin Baba to serve on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. It requests the Hawaii Senate's confirmation for her appointment to fill a vacancy, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond the confirmation process for this board position. It is a routine procedural step required under Hawaii's Constitution for gubernatorial appointments to state boards.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 595: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL GUY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green submitted Joel Guy for confirmation to serve on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Advisory Board, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Senate's approval under Hawaii's constitution. It directly affects the Tourism Authority's governance structure by filling a board position. No policy changes or public impacts are involved in this submission.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 597: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIMBERLY AGAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This bill is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Kimberly Agas to serve on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Advisory Board of Directors, with a term ending June 30, 2026. It requires the Senate to consider and confirm the governor's appointment, as mandated by Hawaii's Constitution. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond the appointment process itself.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 577: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEO WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 577) is a procedural submission requesting the Hawaii Senate confirm Governor Josh Green's nomination of Leo Williams for appointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it solely seeks Senate approval for Williams to serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill follows standard constitutional procedure requiring gubernatorial nominations for certain state boards to be confirmed by the Senate. No new regulations or funding are involved - this is a routine confirmation request.

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