Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDSON LAIRD, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

GM 531 confirms Governor's nominee Judson Laird to Hawaii's Advisory Committee on Pesticides for a term through 6/30/2028, ensuring ongoing policy input.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).

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Quick overview

Bill Number: GM 531

Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, Judson Laird, for a term to expire 06-30-2028

Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25, Noes 0, Reservations 0)

Introduced: January 23, 2025

Classification: Proclamation

Subject: Advisory Committee on Pesticides

Purpose and intent

GM 531 formalizes the Governor’s nomination of Judson Laird to the Hawaii Advisory Committee on Pesticides and seeks Senate confirmation for a term ending June 30, 2028. The bill serves to maintain the membership of the advisory body and ensure continued governance input on pesticide-related matters in the state.

Key provisions

Nominee: Judson Laird is named as the Governor’s gubernatorial nominee to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

Term: Appointment term through June 30, 2028.

Process: The nomination is submitted by the Governor and requires Senate confirmation. The accompanying executive message (GM531) includes the Governor’s formal letter of nomination.

Scope: The bill does not appear to alter the structure, duties, or powers of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides beyond confirming the nomination.

Affected parties

Judson Laird: The nominated individual who would join the Advisory Committee on Pesticides upon confirmation.

Advisory Committee on Pesticides: The committee would include Laird as a member for the specified term.

State government and the public: Indirectly affected through continued governance and input on pesticide policy and regulation.

Procedural history and timeline

Jan 23, 2025: Referred to the Senate (AEN committee) for consideration.

Mar 25, 2025: Public hearing scheduled for 04-04-25 (1:00 PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference).

Apr 4, 2025: AEN recommends Advise and Consent (votes: 5 Ayes; no reservations; no negatives).

Apr 25, 2025: Reported from AEN with recommendation to Advise and Consent; one-day notice issued for 04-30-25.

Apr 30, 2025: Senate confirmed the nomination (Ayes 25, Noes 0, Reservations 0).

Impact and takeaways

GM 531 ensures that Judson Laird’s appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides is officially recognized and that the Senate has affirmed the nomination for a term ending June 30, 2028.

The bill supports continuity in pesticide policy advisory work in Hawaii by maintaining a full complement of committee membership.

There are no stated changes to the committee’s authorities or operations beyond confirming the appointment.

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