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GM 797

Informing the Senate that on 04-14-2025, the Governor has withdrawn SUNNY LEE, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, from consideration by the Senate (GM613).

2025 Regular Session

Proclaims withdrawal of GM613 Sunny Lee from the Board of Registration of Oahu; Senate notified. No further action unless re-nomination.

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Bill Summary · GM 797

GM797 Summary: Informing the Senate of Withdrawal of Sunny Lee (GM613)

Overview

GM797 is a proclamation-style bill that formally informs the Hawaii Senate that Governor Josh Green has withdrawn gubernatorial nominee Sunny Lee from GM613 (the nomination to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu) from Senate consideration. The withdrawal occurred on April 14, 2025, and the proclamation is filed/received by the Senate on April 15, 2025.

Purpose

  • To officially notify the Senate that the governor has withdrawn GM613, Sunny Lee’s nomination to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, from further Senate consideration.
  • To document this action as required under the Hawaii Constitution and Senate procedures.

Key Provisions

  • Statement of withdrawal: The governor states he is withdrawing GM613, Sunny Lee, from the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu.
  • Constitutional basis: The withdrawal is made “in accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.”
  • Official communication: The proclamation is dated April 14, 2025, and addressed to the President and Members of the Senate.
  • Distribution: A copy to Dominic Buono, Voter Services, Office of Elections, accompanies the proclamation.

Dates and Status

  • Date of withdrawal: April 14, 2025 (Governor’s letter)
  • GM797 filing/receipt: April 15, 2025
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Classification: Proclamation
  • Subject: Withdrawal of GM613

Affected Parties and Entities

  • Sunny Lee: Gubernatorial nominee to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu (GM613) who is withdrawn from Senate consideration.
  • Hawaii Senate (Thirty-Third Legislature): Recipient of the proclamation; the nomination process for GM613 is effectively paused or terminated for this nomination.
  • Governor’s Office: Administrator of the withdrawal decision; author of the notification.
  • Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu: The regulatory board for which Sunny Lee was nominated.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • GM613 existed as a gubernatorial nomination to be considered by the Senate.
  • On April 14, 2025, the Governor withdrew the nomination.
  • GM797 serves as the formal legislative acknowledgment of that withdrawal.
  • The proclamation indicates no further Senate action is expected on GM613 unless the Governor re-nominates or nominates another candidate.

Potential Impact

  • The Senate will not confirm Sunny Lee to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu under GM613.
  • The Governor may re-nominate a different candidate or reintroduce a fresh nomination for the same board in the future.
  • The Board of Registration on Oahu remains affected by the absence of this specific gubernatorial appointee, pending any new nomination.

Notes

  • The document is an executive communication rather than a substantive statutory change.
  • The “C” correspondence line indicates the Governor’s office coordinated with the Office of Elections regarding the withdrawal.

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

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