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died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 27, 2025

GM 573: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN HOLT, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

This bill (GM 573) is a procedural nomination requiring Senate confirmation. It submits Governor Josh Green's appointment of Karen Holt to serve on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2027. The nomination must be approved by the Hawaii Senate before Holt can assume the position. This is a routine confirmation request for a gubernatorial appointment, not a policy change.
failed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 363: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 27, 2025

GM 627: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY "SCOTT" HEDRICK, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission. Governor Green has submitted Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick for confirmation to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council, with a term ending June 30, 2027. The nomination requires the Senate's "consideration and confirmation" as required by Hawaii's Constitution. This affects the State Rehabilitation Council's membership and the Governor's appointment process.
died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 27, 2025

GM 682: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN-DUKE NOʻEAU WOO-O’BRIEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Christian-Duke Noʻeaau Woo-O’Brien for confirmation to the Island Burial Council on the Island of Hawai'i, with a term expiring June 30, 2029 (Bill GM 682). The submission follows Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6), requiring Senate confirmation for this appointed position. The bill itself does not create new policy or affect any laws; it simply initiates the confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointment.
failed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 95: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 95 adds new fines for drivers and moped operators who operate vehicles without a current safety inspection certificate. It directly affects anyone operating a car, truck, or moped that hasn't passed the required safety check. The key provision creates an additional penalty on top of existing fines for this violation, increasing the financial consequence for skipping inspections. The bill focuses on strengthening enforcement of mandatory vehicle safety checks to improve road safety.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens vehicle safety enforcement through mandatory inspections and increased fines, directly advancing road safety standards per its summary.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 14, 2025

GM 598: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Campaign Spending Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA POLK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a gubernatorial nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Barbara Polk for confirmation to serve on the Campaign Spending Commission, a state body that oversees campaign finance regulations. Her term would begin upon Senate confirmation and expire on June 30, 2028. The Senate must consider and vote on her appointment.
died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2025

GM 599: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Campaign Spending Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANTON WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

Governor Josh Green has submitted the nomination of Danton Wong for appointment to the Campaign Spending Commission, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2028. This procedural bill requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm the appointment. The Commission oversees campaign finance regulations, so Wong's role would directly affect how campaign spending is monitored and enforced in state elections. The nomination does not change existing laws or create new policy.
died · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2025

GM 643: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Defense, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILLIP MALLORY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM649)

This bill (GM 643) is a routine gubernatorial nomination submission, not a legislative bill with policy provisions. Governor Green formally submits Phillip Mallory for confirmation to serve as a Department of Defense appointee, with the position expiring December 7, 2026. The submission follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement (Article V, Section 6) for the Governor to seek Senate confirmation of certain appointments. This procedural step directly affects the Governor's appointment authority and the Senate's confirmation role, but does not create new policy or alter existing law.
failed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 12: RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.

Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClassifies neonicotinoids as restricted use pesticides, prohibits treated seeds, and mandates safer alternatives to protect pollinators and reduce environmental harm from pesticides.92% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
failed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 1389: RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.

Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands therapists' diagnostic authority for treatment, improving patient access to therapy services without additional referrals.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
failed · Hawaii · Senate Jan 16, 2025

SR 3: AMENDING THE RULES OF THE SENATE TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE FROM CONSUMING ALCOHOL WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL.

This Senate resolution amends Rule 80 to prohibit Senate members and officers from consuming alcohol anywhere within the Hawaii State Capitol. It directly affects Capitol staff and lawmakers who work in the legislative building. The change updates internal Senate rules to explicitly ban alcohol consumption, aligning with existing administrative policies that prohibit alcohol in state facilities. The resolution takes effect upon adoption.
Brenton Awa (R)
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