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GM 815

Informing the Senate that on April 27, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn PAUL HORNER, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, from consideration by the Senate (GM739).

2026 Regular Session

The Governor withdraws the nomination of Paul Horner to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, removing him from Senate consideration.

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Bill Summary · GM 815

Summary of GM 815 (Session 2026) – Hawaii

Overview

  • Bill Type: Government Message (GM) from the Executive Branch
  • Jurisdiction: Hawaii
  • Title: Informing the Senate that on April 27, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn PAUL HORNER, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, from consideration by the Senate (GM739)
  • Date Received: April 27, 2026
  • Author/Origin: Office of the Governor (Josh Green, M.D.)

Main Purpose

The bill serves as an official executive communication informing the Hawaii Senate that the Governor has withdrawn the gubernatorial nomination of Paul Horner to serve on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. This action withdraws the nomination from consideration by the Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Withdrawal of Nomination: The Governor withdraws the nomination of Paul Horner to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
  • Nomination Status: The withdrawal means Horner will no longer be presented for Senate confirmation for the current nomination to the Authority.
  • Authority Involved: Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (an entity involved in stewardship and oversight of Mauna Kea-related matters).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Nominee: Paul Horner — his gubernatorial nomination to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is withdrawn.
  • Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority: The body to which Horner was nominated; the withdrawal removes this particular nomination from proceeding.
  • ** Hawaii Senate:** The Senate is formally notified of the withdrawal, affecting ongoing consideration of this nomination.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Action: The withdrawal is an executive action communicated to the Senate.
  • Date of Action: April 27, 2026 (per the Governor’s letter).
  • Expiration Date Mentioned: The nomination previously listed an expiration date of June 30, 2029 for the appointment, but with withdrawal, the nomination is no longer pending.
  • Next Steps (implicit): If the Governor wishes to nominate a new candidate for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, that would require a new nominating process and Senate confirmation.

Potential Impact

  • Immediate: The Senate will discontinue consideration of Paul Horner for this role.
  • Governance and Oversight: Depending on broader Mauna Kea governance processes, the vacancy or upcoming nomination may influence governance, oversight, and stakeholder engagement related to Mauna Kea stewardship.
  • Policy Implications: The withdrawal signals a shift in the Governor’s approach to appointing individuals to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, potentially prompting future nominations or re-evaluations.

Notes

  • This is a formal housekeeping/communication bill rather than a substantive statutory change.
  • The document reflects a single public action: withdrawal of a specific gubernatorial nomination.

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

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