GM 771 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES GOMES, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates James Gomes for appointment to the Hawaii Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, a position that directly affects the state's agricultural and biosecurity oversight. The key provision is the formal submission of Gomes's name to the Senate for confirmation, with his term set to expire on June 30, 2030. The bill follows standard constitutional procedures for gubernatorial appointments, requiring Senate approval before the nominee can assume office. This is an administrative action rather than a new policy initiative, as it simply initiates the confirmation process for an existing appointment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3834) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on AEN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite.
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to AEN.
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