GM 805 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH AMEMIYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031.

This bill formally nominates Keith Amemiya to serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the Senate to take effect. If confirmed, Amemiya would hold this position until his term expires on June 30, 2031. The legislation does not alter existing board policies but establishes the official appointment process for this specific individual.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3934) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDU.
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