GM 786 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JO BYRNE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill proposes the appointment of Jo Byrne to serve on the Crime Victim Compensation Commission in Hawaii until June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before Byrne can assume the role. The Crime Victim Compensation Commission provides financial assistance to victims of crimes who suffer physical or emotional harm, and this appointment adds a new member to that oversight body. The bill is a standard personnel action that fills a vacancy on the commission rather than changing the commission's funding or operational rules.
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 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 20, 2026

How they voted

18–0
Failed · 7 other
Total votes 25
Apr 20, 2026
D Democratic22
15 Yea 7
68% 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 20, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (18-0-7)
senate
Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3839) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on PSM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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