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GM 582 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN SCANLAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Sean Scanlan for confirmation to the Board of Psychology, a position overseeing psychology licensure and practice regulations in Hawaii. The Senate must confirm Scanlan's appointment before he can serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. This nomination directly affects the Board of Psychology's composition and the state's regulation of psychology professionals.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2026

How they voted

23–0
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 25
Apr 17, 2026
D Democratic22
20 Yea 2
90% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 17, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (23-0-2)
senate
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3820) 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
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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