GM 789 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill nominates Wesley Fong to serve on the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission until June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate. If confirmed, Fong will join other members of the commission to manage partnerships with other states and international entities. The bill is a procedural nomination and does not create new policies or affect public funding.
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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