GM 797 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, MICHAEL K. SOONG, for a term to expire in 10 years.

This bill proposes the appointment of Michael K. Soong as a Circuit Court Judge for the Fifth Circuit on the island of Kauaʻi. If confirmed by the Senate, Soong would serve a ten-year term as a judge in the state's court system. The legislation is a procedural measure that formally submits the Governor's nomination to the legislative body for their advice and consent. It does not alter existing laws or policies but rather initiates the process to fill a specific judicial vacancy.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3910) with recommendation to Consent.
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-21-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Referred to JDC.
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