Bill
GM 691
Governor withdraws Jeffrey 'Scott' Hedrick's nomination to the State Rehabilitation Council; GM691 formally notifies the Senate of the withdrawal, delaying any appointment.
GM691 — Governor’s Message: Withdrawal of GM627 Nomination
Overview
- GM691 is a gubernatorial proclamation notifying the Hawaii Senate that the Governor has withdrawn the nomination of Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick to the State Rehabilitation Council (GM627). The withdrawal occurred February 26, 2025, and the message was filed/received by the Senate on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Authority
- Purpose: Inform the Senate that Hedrick’s nomination to the State Rehabilitation Council has been withdrawn from consideration.
- Authority: Stated to be in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. This section governs the Governor’s power to withdraw appointments from Senate consideration.
- Nomination involved: GM627 (Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick, for the State Rehabilitation Council).
Key Provisions
- Withdrawal statement: The Governor withdraws the appointment of Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick to the State Rehabilitation Council, per his request.
- Date of withdrawal: February 26, 2025.
- Communication: The proclamation is addressed to the President and Members of the Senate (Senate leadership) and notes a copy to Gregg Van Camp, Program Analyst V/SRC Liaison, DHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Legislative action: The document itself serves as formal notice; no new nomination is proposed within GM691.
Who is Affected
- Nominee: Jeffrey "Scott" Hedrick, whose GM627 nomination to the State Rehabilitation Council is withdrawn.
- Senate: Receives official notice that GM627 will not proceed to confirmation.
- State agencies: Hawaii Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the State Rehabilitation Council are involved in the nomination process and liaison.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduction/Status: GM691 classified as a proclamation; status shows “Received.”
- Filing/Reception: GM691 was filed and received by the Senate on February 27, 2025.
- Related document: This action pertains to GM627, the withdrawn nomination.
- Next steps: With Hedrick’s withdrawal, the Senate would await any new nomination if the Governor chooses to re-nominate someone else in the future.
Potential Implications
- The State Rehabilitation Council may experience a vacancy or delay in appointment until a new nominee is submitted and considered.
- This proclamation formalizes the withdrawal; it does not present a substitute nominee or a new nomination at this time.
Context
- GM691 acts as the official record confirming the withdrawal of GM627 in compliance with constitutional procedure, signaling a shift in the nomination status for the State Rehabilitation Council.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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