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GM 618 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL KAWACHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a gubernatorial nomination for Joel Kawachi to serve on the Hawai'i Stadium Authority, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. It requires the Senate to consider and confirm the appointment, as mandated by Hawai'i's Constitution. The nomination directly affects the Stadium Authority's leadership and its oversight of stadium operations and facilities.
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 21, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026

How they voted

25–0
Failed
Total votes 25
Apr 21, 2026
D Democratic22
22 Yea
100% 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 21, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (25-0)
senate
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3848) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-03-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDT.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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