Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MERIAH NICHOLS, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.
This is a routine procedural nomination, not a legislative bill with policy changes. Governor Josh Green has submitted Meriah Nichols for confirmation to serve on Hawaii's State Rehabilitation Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The submission follows constitutional requirements for gubernatorial appointments requiring Senate confirmation. This process affects the State Rehabilitation Council's membership but does not alter any existing laws or programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Committee
4
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1501) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-28-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
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