Governor Josh Green withdrew two gubernatorial nominations on February 10, 2025: Phillip Mallory for Deputy Adjutant General at the Department of Defense (GM 643) and Danton Wong for the Campaign Spending Commission (GM 599). The Governor stated these positions do not require Senate confirmation under Hawaii's Constitution, making the withdrawal a routine procedural step. The notice formally informs the Senate of the change in nominations, with no further action needed from the legislative body. This is a standard administrative update, not a policy change.
This document is a governor's letter (GM 3), not a legislative bill. It recommends the immediate passage of 12 emergency appropriation bills (e.g., H.B. 1026/S.B. 1345, H.B. 1045/S.B. 1364) that provide urgent state funding. These bills allocate emergency funds for specific needs: public employment costs, law enforcement personnel, the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Human Services, Hawai'i State Hospital construction repairs, and Department of Transportation projects. The letter urges the legislature to act quickly on these funding measures.
This bill (GM 652) is a formal correction letter from Governor Josh Green to the Senate. It clarifies that Christine Sakuda's appointment to Enterprise Technology Services should be designated specifically as "Chief Information Officer" (previously misstated in nomination GM641). The correction affects Christine Sakuda's official title and position within the state government. No new policy or funding is involved - this is solely an administrative fix to the nomination record.
This is a procedural correction (GM 648), not a substantive bill. Governor Green's letter dated February 10, 2025, corrects the nomination (GM644) for Stephen Logan's appointment to the Department of Defense, clarifying he should be appointed as **Adjutant General** (the title previously used was incorrect). The correction directly affects Stephen Logan's official position and the record of his appointment. It does not create new policy or impact any other individuals or programs.
This procedural bill (GM 650) corrects a nomination (GM 645) to clarify that Mike Lambert's appointment to the Department of Law Enforcement is as Director, not as previously stated. It updates the official record to reflect the intended position title for Lambert's role. The correction directly affects Lambert's official title and the Department's leadership designation. This is a routine administrative fix with no substantive policy changes.
This procedural correction (GM 651) clarifies that Governor Green's nomination (GM 642) appointing Ryan Yamane to the Department of Human Services should specify his title as "Director," not a general position. It directly affects Ryan Yamane's appointment, confirming his role as Director with a term expiring December 7, 2026. The bill does not create new policy or impact any laws - it solely corrects an administrative error in the nomination documentation. This is a routine clarification, not a substantive legislative change.
This bill (GM 649) is a procedural correction letter from Governor Josh Green to the Senate. It clarifies that Phillip Mallory's appointment (originally listed as GM643) should be titled "Deputy Adjutant General" for the Department of Defense, not a different position. The correction affects Mallory's official title and appointment details within the Department of Defense. No substantive policy changes are made; it solely corrects a clerical error in the nomination record.
This is a procedural correction letter, not a substantive bill. Governor Green is formally amending the expiration date for Gerald Gordner's nomination to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District) from 2025 to June 30, 2026, as originally listed in nomination GM558. The correction clarifies the term end date for this specific appointment. It directly affects Gerald Gordner's service on the Authority's Kalaeloa District board.
This bill (Governor's Message No. 1) transmits the required annual report on non-general fund accounts to the Hawaii Legislature, as mandated by HRS sections 37-47, 37-48, and 37-49. The report details the "Data Dashboard and Wellness Conference" fund, which supports a wellness app and data dashboard for healthcare workers, behavioral health providers, and youth support staff to monitor well-being and burnout. Financial data shows $263,253 in current funds for the app's development and evaluation, with projected usage metrics including 499 app users and 5 evaluation team members. This routine procedural transmission provides legislative transparency on fund usage without creating new policy or affecting public services directly.
This is not a legislative bill but a procedural notification (Governor's Message GM 2) from Governor Green to the Legislature. It informs lawmakers that the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly Collective Bargaining Unit 7 (faculty) agreement was ratified on October 17, 2024, requiring $57.8 million in legislative funding for FY2026-2027 to cover salaries and fringe benefits. The message specifies that costs must be appropriated by the Legislature per state law and notes a future "re-opener" clause for negotiating trust fund contributions during the 2025 session. No new policy is created - this is solely a funding notification for an existing agreement.
This is a procedural appointment notice, not a legislative bill. Governor Green appointed Matthias Kusch to fill the vacancy in the 1st House District caused by Representative Mark Nakashima's passing. Kusch will serve as the temporary representative effective immediately on November 27, 2024, until the next election. The appointment follows Hawaii Revised Statutes section 17-4(a), which allows the Governor to fill such vacancies. This is a routine administrative action to maintain representation, not a policy change.
This message from the Governor notifies state legislators that $5 million in general funds will be transferred to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation. These funds are intended to serve as matching money for the City and County of Honolulu's Affordable Rental Housing Construction Incentive Program. The transfer is being made under the authority of Act 164, Section 5, which was passed in the 2023 legislative session.
