This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Scott K.D. Shishido for Senate confirmation as a Circuit Court Judge for Hawaiʻi's Third Circuit (Island of Hawaiʻi) for a 10-year term, as required by Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution. The Senate must provide "advice and consent" on this appointment. The nomination directly affects the Governor's appointment process and the Third Circuit judicial vacancy.
This bill (GM 583) is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Hinano Rodrigues as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management. It formally requests the Senate's approval for Rodrigues to serve a term expiring June 30, 2028, as required under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The bill does not create new policy but follows standard constitutional procedures for confirming gubernatorial appointments to state commissions.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Shana Kukila for confirmation to serve on the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai'i, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Senate must review and confirm this gubernatorial appointment as required by Hawaii's Constitution. No policy changes or direct impacts on the public are involved in this routine confirmation process.
This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Jo-Ann Adams for confirmation to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, with a term set to expire June 30, 2028. The nomination requires Senate consideration and confirmation under Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This affects the Civil Rights Commission's membership and does not involve new policy or funding.
This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Logan Okita for Senate confirmation to serve on the School Facilities Authority, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Senate must confirm this appointment under Hawaii's constitutional process. This nomination directly affects the School Facilities Authority's leadership and the state's school infrastructure oversight. No policy changes are proposed; this is solely the process of appointing a board member.
This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Green is submitting M. Kimo Unten for confirmation to the School Facilities Authority position, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The nomination requires Senate consideration and confirmation under Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This procedural step directly affects the School Facilities Authority's leadership structure and the Governor's executive appointments process.
This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Green has submitted Blair Akiona for Senate confirmation as a member of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Senate must review and confirm this appointment under Hawaii's Constitution. The nomination directly affects the governance of the Hurricane Relief Fund, which administers disaster recovery resources. No policy changes are proposed - this is solely a routine appointment process.
This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted the nomination of Louis Ching for appointment to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2028. The nomination requires the Hawaii Senate's "consideration and confirmation" as required by the state constitution. This action directly affects the Paroling Authority's staffing and the Governor's ability to fill the position.
Changes from 1 ounce to 30 grams the minimum amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree. Increases from 3 grams or less to 15 grams or less the amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.
This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Kalanikumai Ka Maka'o Na Ali'i Hanohano for confirmation to the Island Burial Council position covering Kaua'i and Ni'ihau islands, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The submission follows Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6), requiring Senate confirmation. This action affects the governance of burial practices on those islands by filling a specific appointed council position.
This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Josh Green has formally submitted Harold Dias for confirmation to serve on the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. No policy changes or new laws are created by this submission.
Governor Josh Green has submitted a nomination for Mikaila Samsen to serve on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. This nomination requires Senate confirmation to fill a position directly affecting the governance of mental health and substance abuse services on Maui. The process involves the Governor's formal submission to the Senate for approval, as mandated by Hawaii's constitution.
