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GM 577 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEO WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 577) is a procedural submission requesting the Hawaii Senate confirm Governor Josh Green's nomination of Leo Williams for appointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it solely seeks Senate approval for Williams to serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill follows standard constitutional procedure requiring gubernatorial nominations for certain state boards to be confirmed by the Senate. No new regulations or funding are involved - this is a routine confirmation request.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3858) 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 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN.
upper
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