Hawaii Bills

This bill is a procedural notice from Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate, formally withdrawing his nomination of M. Kimo Unten for the School Facilities Authority on March 7, 2025. The Senate will no longer consider Unten for the position, as required by Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). This action does not create new policy but updates the nomination status for the School Facilities Authority.

This is not a legislative bill but a procedural notification (GM 718) from Governor Green to the Senate. It informs the Senate that Governor Green withdrew Blair Akiona's nomination for the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund (as requested by the nominee), per constitutional procedure. The notice does not change any policy or create new requirements - it simply records the withdrawal of a gubernatorial appointment. This affects only the confirmation process for this specific board position.

Governor Josh Green issued a letter on March 5, 2025, to correct the commission name in multiple gubernatorial appointments. The letter updates references for appointments GM505, GM614, GM661, GM662, GM663, and GM664 to reflect the commission's new name, the "911 Board," instead of its previous designation. This procedural correction ensures official records align with the updated commission name for appointed individuals like Matthew Kurihara, Reed Mahuna, and others. The change affects only administrative documentation, not policy or responsibilities.

This is not a legislative bill but a formal notice from Governor Green withdrawing Louis Ching as a gubernatorial nominee for the Hawai'i Paroling Authority. The communication, dated February 27, 2025, states the withdrawal was made per the nominee’s request, as required by Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. It directly affects the Senate’s consideration of this specific nomination (originally referenced as GM 566). No policy changes or new legislation are involved - this is solely an administrative withdrawal.

This bill (GM 695) is a procedural communication from Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate, formally withdrawing the nomination of Kalanikumai Ka Maka'o Na Ali'i Hanohano for the Island Burial Council on Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, as requested by the nominee. It references the original nomination (GM 675) and complies with Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding gubernatorial appointments. The action directly affects the appointment process for the council, which advises on burial practices and cultural preservation for those islands. No policy changes or substantive provisions are involved - this is solely a notice of withdrawal.

This bill (GM 692) is a procedural communication from Governor Josh Green, withdrawing Harold Dias as a gubernatorial nominee for the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. It directly affects the nomination process for this committee position, as the Governor withdrew the nomination per Harold Dias's request. The withdrawal references the original nomination (GM 549) and follows Hawaii's constitutional procedure for withdrawing appointments. No policy changes or new laws are created by this communication.

This is an executive communication (not a bill), dated February 27, 2025, where Governor Josh Green formally withdrew his nomination of Karen Holt for appointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. The withdrawal notifies the Senate that her consideration for this position (originally submitted under GM573) is no longer proceeding. The action directly affects the Senate's process for reviewing gubernatorial appointments to state advisory councils. This procedural step concludes the nomination process for Karen Holt's appointment.

This is a procedural notice from Governor Green withdrawing his nomination of Mikaila Samsen for the Maui Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Area Board, as requested by the nominee herself. The notice formally informs the Senate that her nomination (originally submitted as GM 524) will no longer be considered. It does not change any policy or affect any ongoing legislative process. This is a routine administrative update regarding a gubernatorial appointment.

This procedural bill (GM 691) formally notifies the Hawaii Senate that Governor Josh Green withdrew Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick's nomination to the State Rehabilitation Council (originally submitted as GM 627) on February 26, 2025, per the nominee's request. The withdrawal halts the Senate's consideration of Hedrick for this position, as required under Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). This action directly affects the Senate's confirmation process for the State Rehabilitation Council vacancy. No policy changes or new provisions are involved - this is purely a procedural notification.

This is not a legislative bill but an executive communication (GM 685) from Governor Green withdrawing a nomination. On February 24, 2025, the Governor formally notified the Senate that Christian-Duke Noʻeaʻu Woo-O'Brien, nominated for the Island Burial Council (Island of Hawaiʻi) via GM 682, had withdrawn his name from consideration. The notice cites the nominee's request as the reason for withdrawal. This administrative action directly affects the appointment process for the Island Burial Council position.

This document is a governor's letter transmitting proposed budget adjustments for the 2025-2027 biennium, not a legislative bill. It requests specific funding changes across multiple state departments (e.g., Education, Health, Transportation) for existing programs like school lunches, airport cybersecurity, and health services. The proposed changes include adding general funds, reallocating positions, or modifying financing mechanisms for current operations. It does not create new laws or policies but adjusts budget allocations for existing programs.

Governor Josh Green withdrew the nomination of Barbara Polk as a member of the Campaign Spending Commission on February 13, 2025. This action, documented in bill GM 665, follows Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6), which states that this position does not require Senate confirmation. The withdrawal directly affects the Campaign Spending Commission's membership process, removing Polk from consideration without Senate review. The bill serves solely as a procedural notification to the Senate.