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Informing the Senate that on 02-24-2025, the Governor has withdrawn CHRISTIAN-DUKE NOʻEAU WOO-O’BRIEN, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, from consideration by the Senate (GM682).

2025 Regular Session

Governor withdraws GM682 nomination of Christian-Duke Noʻeau Woo-O’Brien to Hawaiʻi Island Burial Council; Senate told not to consider, per withdrawal on Feb 24, 2025.

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Bill Summary · GM 685

GM685 Summary: Proclamation Informing Withdrawal of GM682 Nomination

Overview

  • Bill Number: GM685
  • Title: Informing the Senate that on 02-24-2025, the Governor has withdrawn CHRISTIAN-DUKE NOʻEAU WOO-O’BRIEN, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, from consideration by the Senate (GM682)
  • Status: Received by the Legislature; Filed and Received on 2025-02-27
  • Classification: Proclamation
  • Subject: Withdrawal of GM682 nomination
  • Governor: Josh Green, M.D.
  • Date of Withdrawal (as proclaimed): February 24, 2025

What the proclamation does

  • The Governor formally withdraws the gubernatorial appointment of Christian-Duke No’eau Woo-O’Brien to the Island Burial Council for the Island of Hawai'i.
  • The withdrawal is stated to be “per his request” and is made pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
  • The proclamation communicates to the Senate that the nomination GM682 is no longer under consideration.

Key provisions and language (summary)

  • The proclamation is issued from the Executive Chambers and explicitly withdraws the GM682 appointment.
  • It identifies the specific nomination being withdrawn:
    • GM682: Christian-Duke No'eau Woo-O'Brien, Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i.
  • It notes the constitutional basis for withdrawal and lists the official recipients of the notice (C: various state officials and offices).

Who/what is affected

  • Affected nomination: GM682 for Christian-Duke No'eau Woo-O’Brien to the Island Burial Council (Island of Hawai'i).
  • Affected body/roles:
    • Hawaii Senate (as the body that would consider gubernatorial nominations) is notified that it should not proceed with GM682.
    • Island Burial Council on Hawai'i Island may experience a vacancy or require future nomination if the Governor decides to re-nominate or appoint a different individual.
    • Related agencies and offices are informed as part of standard administrative procedure (BLNR, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, SHPO, and the History & Culture Branch).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Date of withdrawal notice: February 24, 2025 (per the proclamation).
  • Introduction/filing date in the Legislature: February 27, 2025.
  • Current status: Proclamation formally notifying the Senate of withdrawal; no further action on GM682 is indicated in this document.
  • This is a legislative proclamation, not a bill authorizing or appropriating funds or creating new law.

Potential impact and next steps

  • The Senate will not consider GM682 as a nominee for the Island Burial Council unless the Governor submits a new nomination.
  • If the Governor intends to fill the position again, a new nomination would likely be transmitted and referred in the usual legislative process.
  • The proclamation ensures official record-keeping and transparency regarding the Governor’s withdrawal decision.

Notes

  • The proclamation is a formal communication from the Governor’s office and reflects a constitutional mechanism for withdrawing a gubernatorial nomination.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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