GM 788 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN KNUDSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This bill nominates Karen Knudsen for a position on the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, a role that involves fostering relationships between Hawaii and other states and countries. The appointment is being submitted to the Senate for confirmation, following the state's constitutional requirements for such nominations. If confirmed, Knudsen would serve on the commission until June 30, 2030, working to strengthen diplomatic and cooperative ties with international partners. This is a personnel action rather than a new policy, focusing on staffing a specific state commission.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 4005) 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 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA.
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