GM 769 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK BRANCO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill formally nominates Patrick Branco to serve as the next head of Hawaii's State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, a role that oversees state cultural programs and arts initiatives. The nomination requires confirmation by the state Senate before Branco can officially assume the position, which will run until June 30, 2030. This process follows standard constitutional procedures for appointing leadership to state cultural agencies. The bill does not alter existing laws or funding but initiates the confirmation process for a single administrative appointment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4006) 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 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
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