GM 694 — Summary of the Nomination Confirmation for Compact Administrator, State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Overview
- Bill type: Proclamation/confirmation item accompanying a gubernatorial nomination
- Subject: Confirmation of Saifoloi Aganon as Compact Administrator for the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
- Term: Expiration of June 30, 2029
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 22, Noes 0, Excused 3)
Purpose and intent
- The governor nominated Saifoloi Aganon to serve as the Compact Administrator for Hawaii’s delegation to the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adults Offenders (ICAOS), within the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.
- The Senate is asked to advise and consent to the appointment, per Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution.
Key provisions and changes
- No substantive statutory changes are proposed. The bill serves to formalize the gubernatorial nomination and Senate confirmation of the Compact Administrator for the ICAOS.
- Term details: The appointment runs through June 30, 2029, providing a multi-year leadership term for administering Hawaii’s participation in ICAOS.
Who is affected
- Primary: Saifoloi Aganon (nominee) as Compact Administrator, representing Hawaii in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
- Affected entities: Hawaii’s State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Hawaii Department of Public Safety (and related criminal justice agencies), and partner agencies in other states that participate in ICAOS.
- Offenders under supervision who cross state lines may be affected indirectly through coordinated interstate supervision and transfer processes.
Procedural and timeline context
- Introduced: February 28, 2025
- Legislative actions:
- February 28, 2025: Referred to the Senate committee on PSM (Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs) and scheduled for a public hearing.
- March 5, 2025: PSM recommended Advise and Consent (5 votes in favor, no negatives, no reservations).
- April 23, 2025: Reported from PSM with recommendation to Advise and Consent (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1975).
- April 24, 2025: One-day notice issued; the measure was confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 22, Noes 0, Excused 3).
- Governor’s transmittal: The governor, via Executive Chambers, forwarded the nomination to the Senate per constitutional provisions, dated February 27, 2025.
Background and context
- The State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision administers Hawaii’s participation in ICAOS, which governs the supervision, transfer, and accountability of adult offenders across state lines.
- The Compact Administrator leads Hawaii’s ICAOS activities, coordinates with federal, state, and local partners, and ensures compliance with ICAOS rules and procedures.
Notes
- The confirmation process proceeded without opposition in the Senate, with three excused members. The nomination is now official through June 30, 2029.
