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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 608: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 608) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for William Smith to serve on Hawaii's Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. The governor formally requests the Senate's confirmation for Smith's appointment, which would begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2029. This process follows Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6), requiring Senate confirmation for certain appointed council positions. The nomination does not create new policy or affect legislation; it solely concerns filling a specific advisory role.
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 603: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MCCULLY, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has formally submitted James McCully for confirmation to serve on the Advisory Board of the Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. If confirmed by the Senate, McCully would serve a term ending June 30, 2026. The submission follows constitutional requirements for appointing board members.
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 610: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAIANA NEIZMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural bill (GM 610) submitting Governor Green's nomination of Kaiana Neizman for appointment to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. The bill requires the Hawaii State Senate to consider and confirm Neizman's appointment, which would serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. This process follows Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6, mandating Senate confirmation for certain council appointments. The bill itself does not create new policy but facilitates a routine confirmation step for an existing advisory body.
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

GM 596: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination submission, not a policy change. Governor Green has submitted Linda Wong for confirmation to serve on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Advisory Board of Directors, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment per Hawaii's constitutional process. The bill directly affects the Governor's authority to appoint board members and the Senate's confirmation role, but does not alter tourism policies or funding.