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GM 722
Governor withdraws GM589 Jo-Ann Adams from Civil Rights Commission; Hawaii Senate is formally notified; no nomination pending for GM589, with future nominations still possible.
GM722 – Informing the Senate of withdrawal of GM589 Nomination
Overview
- GM722 is a Governor’s Message (proclamation) formally informing the Hawaii Senate that the Governor has withdrawn GM589, Jo-Ann Adams, from consideration for the Civil Rights Commission.
- The withdrawal is based on Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
Purpose and Intent
- To officially record and communicate the withdrawal of a gubernatorial nominee from Senate consideration.
- To indicate that Jo-Ann Adams is no longer a pending nominee for the Civil Rights Commission under GM589.
Key Provisions
- Core statement: “In accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, I am withdrawing the following appointment: GM 589: Jo-Ann Adams, Civil Rights Commission.”
- Formal transmission: The message is addressed to the President and Members of the Senate (Ronald D. Kouchi, President) and includes a copy to the Chief Counsel of the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Date of withdrawal by Governor: March 10, 2025 (as stated in the message).
- GM722 filed and received by the Senate: March 11, 2025.
- Classification: Proclamation (Governor’s Message).
- Status: Received by the Senate; subject noted as “Withdrawal of GM589.”
- Cc: Constance Yonashiro, Chief Counsel, Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission.
Who is Affected
- Jo-Ann Adams: Nominee withdrawn from consideration for the Civil Rights Commission (GM589).
- Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission: The withdrawal affects pending gubernatorial nomination activity for its membership.
- Hawaii Senate (President Kouchi and Members): Receives formal notification of withdrawal; no further Senate action is required on GM589 unless the Governor submits a new or different nomination.
- Governor’s Office: Keeps constitutional authority to nominate again or nominate a replacement for the Civil Rights Commission.
Impact and Implications
- Immediate effect: GM589 will no longer be considered by the Senate; there is no current nomination for GM589 pending before the Senate.
- Possible future steps: The Governor may re-nominate a different candidate for the Civil Rights Commission or re-nominate Jo-Ann Adams at a later time, subject to further Senate consideration.
- Context: This is a procedural, non-budgetary action that adjusts the roster of nominees rather than altering statutory authorities or funding.
Background and Context
- GM722 records a gubernatorial withdrawal of a prior nominee (GM589) to the Civil Rights Commission, using the constitutional withdrawal provision (Article V, Section 6).
Next Steps
- The Senate will acknowledge receipt of GM722.
- Should the Governor wish to nominate another candidate, a new GM and accompanying nomination process would proceed.
- The Civil Rights Commission may continue to operate with current members or await new nominations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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