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GM 581

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERI YOUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii legislature considers confirming Geri Young to the Board of Dentistry through 2029, enabling state dental professional regulation and consumer oversight.

The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · GM 581

Legislative bill overview

Bill GM 581 is a gubernatorial nomination confirmation bill for Geri Young to serve on Hawaii's Board of Dentistry. The nomination requires legislative consideration and confirmation, with Young's term set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Why is this important

The Board of Dentistry regulates dental professionals, sets licensing standards, and handles disciplinary actions in Hawaii. Board appointments directly affect public health oversight, professional standards, and consumer protection in the dental field. Confirmation hearings provide an opportunity for public vetting of the nominee's qualifications and potential conflicts of interest.

Potential points of contention

  • Nominee qualifications and experience – Confirmation may depend on Young's professional background, whether she has dental industry experience, and her regulatory philosophy
  • Conflict of interest concerns – If Young has ties to dental practices or businesses, questions may arise about potential bias in regulatory decisions
  • Representation and diversity – Stakeholders may scrutinize whether the board adequately represents patients, different dental specialties, and geographic regions across Hawaii

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

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