Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL BASTA JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This is a procedural bill (GM 578) submitting Governor Josh Green's nomination of Michael Basta Jr. for appointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The governor formally requests the Hawaii Senate confirm Basta's appointment, which would allow him to serve on the board until June 30, 2029. The bill does not change any laws or affect public policy; it is solely a routine confirmation request for a state board position.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
7
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Committee
4
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3813) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 30, 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: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN.
upper
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