Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kauai County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRICIA-LYNN YAMASHITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
This bill (GM 724) is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate for confirmation of Tricia-Lynn Yamashita as a member of the Health Planning Council's Kauai County Subarea. It does not create new policy but formally requests the Senate's approval for Yamashita's appointment. Her term would begin upon confirmation and expire on June 30, 2030. The bill directly affects the Health Planning Council's governance structure on Kauai and the governor's authority to appoint council members.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3959) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 14, 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
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-14-26 3:20PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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