GM 766 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELVIN KAHELE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Melvin Kahele to serve as a member of Hawaii's Land Use Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before the appointment becomes official. The Land Use Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving land use matters in Hawaii, and this bill directly affects the commission's membership composition. The legislation follows standard constitutional procedures for appointing state agency members and does not alter existing land use policies or regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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Committee
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4007) 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 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
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