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GM 585 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTIN BABA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 585) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Kristin Baba to serve on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. It requests the Hawaii Senate's confirmation for her appointment to fill a vacancy, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond the confirmation process for this board position. It is a routine procedural step required under Hawaii's Constitution for gubernatorial appointments to state boards.
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
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Committee
6
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3859) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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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.
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