Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 711: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA CELESTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a routine gubernatorial nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Marissa Celeste's nomination for appointment to the State Council on Mental Health, with a term expiring June 30, 2030. The nomination requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm her appointment, as mandated by the Hawaii State Constitution. It directly affects the State Council on Mental Health's membership and the Governor's authority to appoint council members. No policy changes or substantive provisions are involved - this is solely a procedural step in the appointment process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 532: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAX MATIAS, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Max Matias, Jr. for appointment to Hawaii's Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee, requiring Senate confirmation under the Hawaii State Constitution. If confirmed, Matias would serve on the committee until June 30, 2029, with no specified policy changes or direct impacts beyond the appointment process. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the nomination and confirmation requirement.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 530: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDY PAIK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Judy Paik for confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029, as required by Hawaii's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). The Senate must consider and confirm this appointment. This nomination directly affects the board's membership and its ability to function.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 529: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY KOERTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has nominated Joy Koerte for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The Senate must now review and vote on this nomination for confirmation. This is a routine procedural step for a gubernatorial appointment to a state board, not a new law affecting public policy.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 528: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES LANDGRAF, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination bill, not a substantive policy measure. Governor Green is submitting James Landgraf for Senate confirmation as a member of the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, with a term set to expire June 30, 2029. The bill requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm this gubernatorial appointment. It directly affects the Board's composition and has no policy provisions or financial impact. (1 sentence summary per procedural bill guidelines)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 534: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY NISHIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Ashley Nishihara for confirmation to serve on the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2028. The nomination requires the Hawaii Senate's approval for her to take the position. This is a routine executive action to fill a state advisory committee role.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 2472: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.

HB 2472 authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to set the salary for an assistant administrator position. The bill directly affects the Trust Fund's administrative staff by establishing compensation for this specific role. It contains no substantive policy changes or broader impacts on health benefits, insurance, or beneficiaries. This is a purely procedural bill focused solely on staffing compensation within the Trust Fund's governance structure.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 545: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HAYLEY KANE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination submission, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Hayley Kane for Senate confirmation to serve on the Health Planning Council's Windward Oahu Subarea board. The nomination requires Senate approval to fill the position until June 30, 2029, as required by Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. This process confirms a gubernatorial appointee to a specific local health planning role.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 543: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLA SIROSKEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Ella Siroskey for Senate confirmation to serve on the Health Planning Council's Windward Oahu Subarea. If confirmed, she would hold this position until June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Senate's approval to take effect.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 538: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN NOVAK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Allen Novak for Senate confirmation to serve on the Health Planning Council's Hawai'i County Subarea board, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement (Article V, Section 6) for the governor to submit such appointments to the Senate for consideration and confirmation. The action directly affects Allen Novak (the nominee) and the Health Planning Council, which oversees regional health planning in Hawai'i County. No policy changes are involved - this is a routine appointment process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 541: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE CABINGABANG-TINGCANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Christine Cabingabang-Tingcang for confirmation to serve on the Health Planning Council's West Oahu Subarea, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The submission follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement for gubernatorial nominations to be considered by the Senate. This action directly affects the Health Planning Council's composition and requires Senate confirmation for the appointment to take effect.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

GM 559: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER SYBINSKY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Peter Sybinsky for confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, where he would serve until June 30, 2029. The submission requires the Senate's confirmation per Hawaii's Constitution. It directly affects the Council's membership and does not create new policy or alter existing law.

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