Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZACHARY BANTOLINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Zachary Bantolina for confirmation as a member of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Hawaii Senate's consideration and confirmation under the state constitution. It directly affects the commission's membership and does not establish new policy or impact the public.
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 24, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2026
How they voted
24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 24, 2026
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican3
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 24, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3886) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 23, 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
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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