Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Gubernatorial Nominee, C. MAKANANI SALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
This bill submits C. Makanani Sala for confirmation as a gubernatorial nominee to lead the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts in Hawaii. The nomination is for a term that will expire on June 30, 2030, following the standard appointment process outlined in the state constitution. If confirmed by the Senate, Sala will assume the role of the foundation's director and oversee its operations related to cultural and artistic programs. This action is a routine administrative step required to fill an executive position within the state government.
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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Committee
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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.
upper
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