Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN LUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
This bill nominates Stephen Lung to serve on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs in Hawaii. The appointment is made by Governor Josh Green and requires Senate confirmation before taking effect. If confirmed, Lung will serve a term ending on June 30, 2029. The bill does not change existing laws or policies but establishes a personnel appointment to the advisory board.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Failed
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2026
How they voted
24–0
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 25
Apr 30, 2026
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican3
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 30, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (24-0-1)
senate
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3980) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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