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GM 594

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

2025 Regular Session

Senate confirms Reina Miyamoto to the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board for a term through June 30, 2028, ensuring board governance and continuity for hurricane relief.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Chang).
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Bill Summary · GM 594

GM594 — Confirmation of Gubernatorial Nominee Reina Miyamoto to the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board

Summary

GM594 is a gubernatorial message submitted for the Senate’s consideration and confirmation of Reina Miyamoto to the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF) for a term expiring June 30, 2028. The bill’s classification is “proclamation,” reflecting its nature as a constitutional-appointment confirmation rather than a substantive law change.

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorize and confirm the appointment of Reina Miyamoto to the HHRF Board.
  • Establish the term for the appointment, expiring June 30, 2028.
  • Ensure the Board has its designated member(s) filled to oversee the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund.

Nominee Details

  • Name: Reina Miyamoto
  • Position: Member, Board of Directors, Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund
  • Term: Expiration date of June 30, 2028

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The action constitutes Senate confirmation of a gubernatorial nomination to the HHRF Board.
  • No substantive policy changes are enacted by GM594 itself; it confirms the governor’s appointment and sets the term length.
  • The document includes the Governor’s letter submitting the nomination for consideration (dated January 15, 2025).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Reina Miyamoto (nominee) and the Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund Board.
  • The HHRF and its governance structure benefit from a filled Board seat, supporting oversight of the Fund.
  • Hawaii residents relying on hurricane relief governance indirectly benefit from continuity and leadership on the Board.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referred to: Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN)
  • Public hearing: Scheduled for April 11, 2025 (Conference Room 229 and videoconference)
  • Committee action: CPN recommended Advise and Consent (April 11, 2025), with 5 votes in favor; no reservations, no negatives
  • Reported out: April 24, 2025 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1981) with recommendation to Advise and Consent
  • One-day notice: April 24, 2025
  • Senate action: Confirmed on April 25, 2025
    • Ayes: 24
    • Ayes with reservations: none
    • Noes: 0
    • Excused: 1 (Senator Chang)

Additional Context

  • The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund is a state program focused on hurricane relief; the board provides governance over the Fund. GM594 does not specify new powers or funding changes; it is a standard confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment to the board.

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

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