Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVE RUSSO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This bill is a gubernatorial nomination message from Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate, recommending Steve Russo for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The nomination is for a term ending on June 30, 2029, as required by the Hawaii State Constitution. The Senate must review and confirm this appointment through the standard legislative process. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a procedural step to fill an existing advisory committee position.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3833) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 1, 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, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-01-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to AEN.
upper
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