Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLA KOBASHIGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
This is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Carla Kobashigawa's appointment to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2028. The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment per Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. This routine step fills a committee position that advises the state on correctional industries programs, which provide work opportunities for inmates in state prisons. It does not create new laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Failed
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
22–0
Failed · 3 other
Total votes 25
Apr 24, 2025
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican3
33% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 24, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (22-0-3)
senate
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1974) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on PSM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-05-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to PSM.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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