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GM 515 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON ITOMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2032.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a policy bill. Governor Green has formally submitted Jon Itomura for Senate confirmation as Chairperson of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2032. The nomination requires Senate confirmation per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. It directly affects the Public Utilities Commission's leadership and the Senate's confirmation process. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved in this routine appointment request.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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Committee
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4004) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on CPN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 04-16-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-10-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-10-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN.
upper
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