Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL FAYE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Michael Faye for confirmation to serve on the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, with a term ending June 30, 2030. The Senate must review and vote to confirm this gubernatorial appointment. This action directly affects the Board's composition and Hawaii's agricultural and biosecurity oversight.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026
How they voted
25–0
Failed
Total votes 25
Apr 21, 2026
D
Democratic22
100% Yea
R
Republican3
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 21, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (25-0)
senate
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3846) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on AEN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-04-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to AEN.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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