Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARTH YAMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
This bill (GM 681) is a procedural nomination requiring the Hawaii Senate to confirm Governor Josh Green's appointment of Garth Yamanaka to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation. It does not change laws or policies but seeks Senate approval for Yamanaka's five-year term, which would expire on June 30, 2030. The nomination directly affects the Senate's confirmation process and the nominee's eligibility to serve on the housing finance board.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3855) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HOU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-16-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to HOU.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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