Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN NAKAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.
This bill is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Sean Nakamura as a member of the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council. It nominates Nakamura for a term expiring June 30, 2027, requiring Senate approval to take office. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it simply initiates the confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointment to an existing state council.
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
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3823) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-25-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to LBT.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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