GM 741 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD MATSUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill nominates Richard Matsuda to serve as a member of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, a position that directly affects the governance and oversight of the Mauna Kea region. The nomination is submitted to the Hawaii State Senate for confirmation, following the state constitution's requirements for appointing authority members. If confirmed, Matsuda would serve a term until June 30, 2029, participating in the authority's responsibilities related to Mauna Kea stewardship. The bill is a procedural action focused on filling a specific leadership role rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4009) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 23, 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: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-23-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
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