Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 586: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JERRY NISHEK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a gubernatorial nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Jerry Nishek for Senate confirmation to serve on the Contractors License Board, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Senate's approval under Hawaii's Constitution to fill a position regulating contractor licensing in the state. If confirmed, Nishek would join the board overseeing contractor licensing standards and enforcement.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 587: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT WOTRING, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a routine submission for confirmation of Governor Josh Green's nomination of Robert Wotring to the Hawai'i Medical Board. It does not propose new policy but requests the Senate's approval for Wotring's appointment to serve a term ending June 30, 2029. The bill directly affects the Medical Board's composition and the governor's authority to appoint board members under Hawaii's constitution. No substantive policy changes are involved - this is a standard confirmation process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 578: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL BASTA JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural bill (GM 578) submitting Governor Josh Green's nomination of Michael Basta Jr. for appointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The governor formally requests the Hawaii Senate confirm Basta's appointment, which would allow him to serve on the board until June 30, 2029. The bill does not change any laws or affect public policy; it is solely a routine confirmation request for a state board position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 672: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination, not a substantive law. Governor Green submits Christian Wong for confirmation as a Board of Directors member at the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISEC), with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must confirm this appointment per Hawaii's Constitution. No policy changes or direct impacts on the public are involved - this is a standard nomination process for a state board position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 591: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Robert Collins for confirmation to serve on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The document requests the Senate's consideration and confirmation of this gubernatorial appointment. It does not propose new policy or affect legislation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 589: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALBERT DENIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a substantive bill. Governor Green has submitted Albert Denis for confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate consideration and confirmation per Hawaii's Constitution. This action directly affects the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, which oversees licensing and standards for repair businesses in Hawaii. No policy changes or new laws are created by this submission.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 634: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARLENE BLAKENEY, for a term to expire 01-01-2032.

This bill is a routine gubernatorial nomination for confirmation. Governor Green submits Darlene Blakeney for appointment to the Board of Trustees of Hawaii's Employees' Retirement System, with a term set to expire on January 1, 2032. The Senate must consider and confirm this nomination as required by Hawaii's Constitution. The bill itself contains no policy provisions - only the formal submission of a nominee for a specific public board position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 590: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NOLAN MIYAHIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Nominee Name corrected to NOLAN MIYAHARA by GM728).

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Green has submitted Nolan Miyahira for confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must consider and confirm this gubernatorial appointment. The nomination does not alter any laws or regulations; it simply proposes a person for a specific board position. (Bill GM 590)

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

GM 810: Informing the Senate that on April 14, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn LISA PAULSON, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, from consideration by the Senate (GM605).

This bill serves as a formal notification from the Governor to the Senate that Lisa Paulson has been removed from consideration for the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority. The withdrawal is based on Paulson's own request and applies to her potential appointment, which would have served until June 30, 2027. This action does not create new laws or policies but rather fulfills a constitutional requirement to inform the legislative body of a change in a gubernatorial nomination. The measure is procedural and directly affects only the status of the specific nominee within the appointment process.

passed · Hawaii · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 214: RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.

This bill assigns Representative M. Cov Ratcliffe to three specific committees in the Hawaii House of Representatives: Economic Development & Technology, Finance, and Tourism. The measure applies to Ratcliffe, who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Representative Daniel Holt. By adding Ratcliffe to these groups, the resolution ensures he can participate in relevant legislative discussions while maintaining all other existing committee assignments from previous resolutions.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 199: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK IN THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS THAT IMPROVES RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MONITORING ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Education to create a system that assigns responsibility for monitoring school construction and repair projects to local complex area leaders. Under this proposed framework, Complex Area Superintendents and their staff would track project progress from planning through completion, coordinate with school leaders to address needs, and submit quarterly reports on budget and timeline status to the state Office of Facilities and Operations. The Office of Facilities and Operations would keep overall management authority while providing technical assistance and reviewing the local reports to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. The Department of Education would also be required to develop clear procedures defining roles and responsibilities, and submit a report to the Legislature by early 2027 outlining the new framework and any recommendations for further action.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 132: URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges the City and County of Honolulu to move forward with finalizing and building the Makakilo Drive Extension Project to address traffic congestion in the Makakilo and Kapolei areas. The bill requests that city officials establish a clear timeline for planning, funding, design, and construction phases, and submit a status report to the Legislature by early 2027. It directs copies of the resolution to the mayor, transportation director, and city council chair to ensure the request is formally communicated to local leadership.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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