Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES CARPIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This is a procedural nomination submission (not a legislative bill), formally submitted by Governor Josh Green on January 21, 2026, for James Carpio's confirmation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. It directly affects the Governor, the Senate (which must confirm the appointment), and the Board itself, as it seeks Senate approval for Carpio's appointment. The nomination specifies a term ending June 30, 2029, as required by Hawaii's Constitution. (GM 638, Governor's submission letter dated January 21, 2026).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action May 8, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4008) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-15-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
upper
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