Bill
GM 692
Governor withdraws GM549 Harold Dias from EMSAC consideration; Senate notified Feb 27, 2025; no further action unless a new nomination is filed.
GM692 Summary — Informing the Senate of Withdrawal of GM549 Nomination
Overview
- GM692 is a proclamation from the Governor informing the Hawaii Senate that Harold Dias, the gubernatorial nominee to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (GM549), has been withdrawn from Senate consideration. The withdrawal is noted to be at the nominee’s request.
Purpose and Intent
- To formally notify the Senate, in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, that GM549 is withdrawn.
- To confirm that Harold Dias would no longer seek appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (EMSAC) and that no further action on GM549 is anticipated unless a new nomination is made.
Key Provisions
- Withdrawal Statement: “In accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, I am withdrawing the following appointment per his request: GM 549: Harold Dias, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.”
- Official Signature: The proclamation is dated February 27, 2025 and signed by Governor Josh Green, M.D.
- Copy/Notification: A copy is sent to the Deputy Director of Health Resources Administration, Department of Health.
Who/What Is Affected
- Harold Dias: The gubernatorial nominee to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee under GM549; his withdrawal ends consideration of that nomination.
- Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (EMSAC): The proposed appointment to one of its seats will not advance under GM549; the committee’s composition will reflect this withdrawal unless a new nomination is filed.
- Hawaii Senate: Receives formal notice that GM549 is withdrawn from consideration.
- Department of Health (Health Resources Administration): Notified via the deputy director as part of the official communication chain.
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Date of Withdrawal: February 27, 2025 (as stated in the proclamation).
- Filing/Receipt: GM692 was filed and received by the Senate on February 28, 2025.
- Nature of Action: A proclamation, not a policy change; it is a formal notification of withdrawal of a gubernatorial nomination.
- Next Steps: If the Governor chooses to nominate another candidate for the EMSAC position, a new nomination (and accompanying GM) would typically be filed and processed by the Senate, subject to the standard nomination and confirmation procedures.
Notes
- The withdrawal appears to be at the nominee’s request, with the Governor formally withdrawing GM549 from Senate consideration. No replacement nomination is described in GM692.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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