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GM 697

Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEAN MATSUKAWA, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected to Deputy to the Chairperson by GM798)

2025 Regular Session

GM 697 - Confirmation of Deputy Director of Department of Agriculture OverviewBill Number: GM 697 Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director of th

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Bill Summary · GM 697

GM 697 - Confirmation of Deputy Director of Department of Agriculture

Overview

Bill Number: GM 697
Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEAN MATSUKAWA, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected to Deputy to the Chairperson by GM798)
Status: Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
Introduced: March 04, 2025
Classification: proclamation
Subject: Department of Agriculture, Deputy to the Chairperson

Purpose and Intent

GM 697 is a gubernatorial nomination for the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Department of Agriculture. The intent is to confirm the nominee, Dean Matsukawa, to this key leadership role within the state's agriculture department.

Key Provisions

  • Nominates Dean Matsukawa to serve as the Deputy to the Chairperson of the Department of Agriculture
  • Specifies that the term of this appointment will expire on December 7, 2026

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Dean Matsukawa, the gubernatorial nominee, will be confirmed to the Deputy to the Chairperson position if the nomination is approved
  • The Department of Agriculture and its leadership team will be impacted, as Matsukawa will join the department in this senior role
  • The state's agricultural industry and stakeholders may be affected by Matsukawa's leadership and policy decisions as Deputy to the Chairperson

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • GM 697 was introduced on March 4, 2025 as a gubernatorial nomination for the Deputy to the Chairperson position
  • The nomination was subsequently confirmed by the legislature, with 25 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 excused votes
  • Matsukawa's term as Deputy to the Chairperson will expire on December 7, 2026, at which point the position may be subject to a new nomination and confirmation process

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