GM 687 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICK TABOR, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination by Governor Josh Green to appoint Rick Tabor to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, with a term ending June 30, 2029. It requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm the appointment as mandated by Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. The nomination directly affects the board's composition and its ability to advise on elder affairs policy. No substantive policy changes are involved - this is a routine confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointment.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 30, 2026
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
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 30, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3978) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 6, 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, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-06-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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