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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2599: RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.

Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: manage the aquatic life and aquatic resources of the State, giving the highest priority to protecting, restoring, and maintaining ecosystem integrity and using the best peer-reviewed scientific data available; maintain reefs and each native species within them at levels no less than the best peer-reviewed science suggests is able to comfortably withstand the worst coral bleaching events and other likely threats to reef ecosystem health in the subsequent five decades; and set goals, make plans, and take action to substantially increase coral-reef resilience with annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 576: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIRSHA DURANTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted the nomination of Kirsha Durante for confirmation to serve on the Defender Council, a position established under Hawaii law. If confirmed by the Senate, Durante would serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The submission follows constitutional requirements (Article V, Section 6) for gubernatorial nominations requiring Senate confirmation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 614: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK GORDON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has submitted Mark Gordon's nomination for appointment to the Environmental Advisory Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. This procedural submission requires the Senate to consider and confirm the appointment before Gordon can serve. The nomination directly affects the council's composition and the governor's authority to fill council positions as authorized by state law.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 606: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID HINAZUMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted David Hinazumi for confirmation to serve on the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The nomination requires Senate approval to fill a position with a term ending June 30, 2028. This process follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement for confirming executive appointments.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 607: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAYSON WATTS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 607) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii Senate. It proposes confirming Jayson Watts as a member of the Agribusiness Development Corporation's Board of Directors for a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must vote to confirm this appointment before Watts can serve.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 620: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL IMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Michael Imanaka for confirmation to serve on the Hawaii Stadium Authority, with his term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The submission requires the Senate's confirmation under Hawaii's Constitution before Imanaka can assume the position. This process directly affects the Stadium Authority's leadership and the Governor's ability to fill a vacant seat.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 616: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, EN YOUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural submission by Governor Green nominating En Young for confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. It directly affects the Board and the confirmation process, requiring Senate approval for En Young to serve until June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policy or regulations but follows the constitutional requirement (Article V, Section 6) for gubernatorial nominations to be submitted to and confirmed by the Senate. No specific legislative provisions or mechanisms are included beyond this nomination process.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 615: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW LYUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Matthew Lyum for confirmation to serve on Hawaii's Advisory Committee on Pesticides, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The Senate must confirm this appointment under Hawaii's Constitution. This action affects the committee's composition but does not change pesticide regulations or policy.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 618: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL KAWACHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a gubernatorial nomination for Joel Kawachi to serve on the Hawai'i Stadium Authority, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. It requires the Senate to consider and confirm the appointment, as mandated by Hawai'i's Constitution. The nomination directly affects the Stadium Authority's leadership and its oversight of stadium operations and facilities.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 619: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLAIRE TAMAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Claire Tamamoto's nomination for appointment to the Hawai'i Stadium Authority, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawai'i State Constitution Article V, Section 6. It directly affects the Stadium Authority's membership and the confirmation process for the governor's nominee.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 613: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA HOBSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Governor Josh Green has nominated Cynthia Hobson for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board for a term expiring June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's constitutional process. This is a procedural submission, not a policy bill, and directly affects the nominee and the Senate's confirmation authority. No policy changes or mechanisms are involved in this nomination.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

GM 621: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LLOYD HISAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 621) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Lloyd Hisaka to serve on Hawaii's Stadium Authority. It requires the Senate to confirm Hisaka's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policies or directly affect any residents or organizations beyond the confirmation process for this specific appointment.