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GM 738 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAIPULAUMAKANIOLONO KEALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Kaipulaumakaniolono Keala to serve as a member of the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission until June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii State Senate for confirmation, following the state constitution's requirements for filling this position. Once confirmed, Keala will join the commission responsible for managing and protecting the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve. The bill does not change any laws or policies but follows the standard procedure for appointing reserve commission members.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 24, 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 24, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3887) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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