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GM 597

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDWARD HAIK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Senate confirms Edward Haik to the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board for a term through June 30, 2028, shaping oversight of hurricane relief funding.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Chang).
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Bill Summary · GM 597

GM 597 – Summary

What the bill is

  • GM 597 confirms the Governor’s gubernatorial nomination of Edward Haik to the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund. The appointment runs through June 30, 2028.
  • The bill represents the Senate’s confirmation action to advise and consent to this executive appointment.

Purpose and authority

  • The nomination comes from the Governor, under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, to fill a seat on the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board.
  • The Board is the governing body overseeing the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund, which provides resources and oversight for hurricane relief initiatives in Hawaiʻi.

Nominee details

  • Nominee: Edward Haik
  • Position: Board of Directors, Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund
  • Term expiration: June 30, 2028
  • Status: Confirmed by the Senate

Procedural history and timeline

  • January 23, 2025: GM 597 introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN).
  • March 21, 2025: CPN scheduled a public hearing for April 11, 2025.
  • April 11, 2025: CPN recommended Advise and Consent to the nomination. Vote: 5 Aye; 0 No; 0 Excused.
  • April 24, 2025: CPN reported Stand. Committee Report No. 1981 with a recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  • April 24, 2025: One Day Notice published for consideration on April 25, 2025.
  • April 25, 2025: Senate confirmed the nomination. Vote: Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1 (Senator Chang).

Impact and who is affected

  • Affected party: Edward Haik, nominated to serve on the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board.
  • Resulting governance impact: With Haik’s confirmation, the Board’s composition includes the Governor-appointed member for the term ending June 30, 2028, contributing to oversight and decision-making related to hurricane relief funding and related activities.

Key notes

  • The bill is a standard gubernatorial appointment/confirmation, with no described changes to statutes or funding levels. It reflects the usual constitutional and legislative process for executive appointments in Hawaiʻi.
  • The official documentation includes the Governor’s nomination letter dated January 15, 2025, and the formal Senate confirmation record.

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

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