Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELISSA SOTELO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This is a procedural bill (GM 689) submitting Governor Josh Green's nomination of Melissa Sotelo for appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women. The bill requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm Sotelo's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. It does not create new policy but follows standard constitutional procedures for confirming gubernatorial appointments to state commissions. The Commission on the Status of Women advises the state on issues affecting women's rights and opportunities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
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Committee
4
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1912) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-03-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to JDC.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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