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GM 570

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY KAY HERTOG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Confirms governor’s nominee Mary Kay Hertog to Hawaii’s Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services for a term through June 30, 2028; no changes to statutes or funding.

Confirmed. Ayes, 23. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Ihara).
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Bill Summary · GM 570

Summary: GM 570 — Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services Nomination

Overview

GM 570 documents the gubernatorial nomination of Mary Kay Hertog to the Hawaii Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services, for a term ending June 30, 2028. The Hawaii Senate confirmed the nomination, with 23 votes in favor, no opposed votes, and two senators excused.

  • Nominee: Mary Kay Hertog
  • Position: Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services (gubernatorial nominee)
  • Term: Expiration of June 30, 2028
  • Classification: Proclamation (gubernatorial appointment and confirmation)

Purpose and Impact

  • The measure fills a vacancy on the Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services by confirming the governor’s nominee.
  • The Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services provides guidance and recommendations regarding veterans’ programs and services in Hawaii. Hertog’s service on the board is expected to influence policy, oversight, and programmatic priorities affecting Hawaii’s veteran community.
  • No changes to statutes or funding levels are indicated in GM 570; the action is the formal appointment and confirmation of a board member.

Nominee Details

  • Name: Mary Kay Hertog
  • Role: Member of the Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services
  • Term: Through June 30, 2028

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced/Submitted: January 15–23, 2025 (Governor’s message transmitted January 15; referred January 23)
  • Committee Action (PSM): Reported March 5, 2025 with a recommendation to Advise and Consent (5 votes in favor; no negative votes)
  • Public Hearing: Scheduled for March 5, 2025 (held March 5)
  • Senate Action:
    • Reported favorably by the PSM committee (March 5)
    • One-day notice issued April 15, 2025 (to publicize confirmation hearing)
    • Confirmed by the Senate on April 16, 2025 (Ayes 23; Noes 0; Excused 2; no reservations)

Affected Parties

  • Hawaii veteran community and organizations served by the Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services
  • State agencies involved in veterans’ programs (e.g., Department of Veterans Services)
  • The Governor and the Hawaii State Legislature (as the confirming body)

Key Dates for Reference

  • Nomination submitted: January 15, 2025
  • Referred to committee: January 23, 2025
  • Public hearing: March 5, 2025
  • Committee recommendation: March 5, 2025
  • Senate confirmation: April 16, 2025
  • Term end date: June 30, 2028

This summary presents the substantive content and procedural trajectory of GM 570: it confirms the governor’s nominee to the Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services for a defined term, with no accompanying statutory changes.

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

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