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GM 736

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON KAWAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Jon Kawamura is appointed to a four-year term on Hawaii’s Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, ending June 30, 2030.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
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Bill Summary · GM 736

Summary of Bill GM 736 (Session 2026) – Hawaii

Purpose of the Bill

  • This executive nomination commits for confirmation Jon Kawamura to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.
  • The term of appointment is set to expire on June 30, 2030.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Nomination Type: Gubernatorial appointment (Executive nomination) to a state board.
  • Board: Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.
  • Term: 4-year term ending June 30, 2030.
  • Confirmation Procedure: Requires advice and consent of the Hawaii State Senate as part of the constitutional process (Article V, Section 6).
  • Selection/Process History:
    • The nomination was transmitted by the Governor on March 5, 2026.
    • The Senate’s Committee on Health, Human Services, and Homelessness (HHS) reviewed the nomination.
    • Public hearing was scheduled for April 10, 2026.
    • The HHS committee recommended Advise and Consent.
    • The full Senate confirmed the nomination on April 30, 2026, with 24 votes in favor, 0 against, and 1 excused (Senator McKelvey). No reservations were recorded.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Jon Kawamura (nominee) – individual who would serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.
  • Secondary: Wastewater treatment operators and facilities in Hawaii, as well as other board members and state agencies involved in water quality, permit issuance, and operator certification standards. The board’s decisions influence certification requirements, standards for operating personnel, and the maintenance of wastewater treatment operations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Nomination Date: March 5, 2026.
  • Senate Committee Action: Referred to HHS on March 10, 2026; public hearing held April 10, 2026.
  • Committee Recommendation: Advise and Consent (April 10, 2026).
  • Senate Action: Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 2026 (24-0-1).
  • Term Length: Four years, ending June 30, 2030.

Notes and Context

  • The Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants oversees certification of wastewater treatment plant operators, ensuring qualified personnel staff treatment facilities.
  • The bill, as presented, is primarily a confirmation/appointment action rather than new statutory changes to board powers or operations. If there are later amendments, they would specify any changes to membership rules, qualifications, or scope, but none are indicated in the provided text.

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

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