GM 673 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRONSON KOBAYASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Green submitted Bronson Kobayashi for confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, a position requiring Senate approval. The nomination covers a term ending June 30, 2029. This is a routine procedural nomination for an existing state commission, not a policy change. The bill does not alter the commission's responsibilities or create new laws.
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 28, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 28, 2026

How they voted

25–0
Failed
Total votes 25
Apr 28, 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
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 28, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (25-0)
senate
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3931) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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