GM 773 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Procurement Policy Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA YOUNGLING, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Paula Youngling for a position on the Procurement Policy Board in Hawaii, a role that directly affects state procurement processes and policy oversight. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the Senate before Youngling can assume the role. If confirmed, she will serve on the board until her term expires on June 30, 2030, as specified in the bill. This is a procedural nomination bill that does not create new laws but rather fills a specific government position.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2026

How they voted

24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 24, 2026
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican3
3 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 24, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3899) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on GVO is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Awa.
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 04-02-26 3:05PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to GVO.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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