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GM 625 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT HARTER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a routine nomination by Governor Josh Green for Robert Harter to serve on the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, with a term ending June 30, 2029. It requires the Hawaii Senate to confirm the appointment before Harter can assume the role. The bill does not change existing laws or policies but follows standard procedure for filling a state council position. The council advises the governor on emergency management planning and response.
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 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 20, 2026

How they voted

18–0
Failed · 7 other
Total votes 25
Apr 20, 2026
D Democratic22
15 Yea 7
68% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Apr 20, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (18-0-7)
senate
Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3838) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on PSM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM will hold a public decision making on 04-06-26 3:15PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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