Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council - Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHANTEL FREEMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Shantel Freeman's appointment to the Island Burial Council for the Island of Hawai'i for a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's Constitution. It directly affects the Island Burial Council's membership and the Governor's authority to appoint council members. No policy changes or new provisions are involved.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Committee
4
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1949) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HWN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, San Buenaventura, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HWN.
upper
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