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GM 615

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WEST, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Senate confirms Christian West to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board for a term through June 30, 2028.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Bill Summary · GM 615

Summary of GM 615: Gubernatorial Nomination to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board

Overview

GM 615 is a gubernatorial proclamation-style measure transmitting for Senate consideration a nomination to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors. The nominee is Christian West, for a term expiring June 30, 2028. The Governor’s letter accompanying the nomination is dated January 15, 2025.

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: Christian West
  • Position: Member, Board of Directors, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
  • Term Expiration: June 30, 2028
  • Appointment Process: Requires advice and consent of the Hawai‘i Senate (standard constitutional process for gubernatorial appointments)

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referred to Committee: Economic Development and Technology (EDT) on January 23, 2025
  • Public Hearing: Scheduled for March 11, 2025 (1:00 PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference)
  • Committee Recommendation: March 11, 2025 — EDT recommended Advise and Consent; votes: 5 Aye, 0 No, 0 Excused
  • Reported to Senate: March 11, 2025 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1865) with recommendation to Advise and Consent
  • Notice: One-day notice published April 14, 2025
  • Senate Confirmation: April 15, 2025 — Approved with Ayes 25, Noes 0, Reservations 0
  • Status: Confirmed (Ayes 25, None with reservations, Noes 0, Excused 0)

Key Provisions and Authority

  • The measure formalizes the appointment of Christian West to the HTA Board and specifies the term end date of June 30, 2028.
  • Specific qualifications, duties, or statutory criteria for the HTA Board member are not detailed in the text of GM 615 itself; such provisions would be governed by the applicable Hawai‘i statutes governing the HTA and its board appointments.
  • The action follows the standard constitutional process: Senate advice and consent after gubernatorial nomination.

Impact and Stakeholders

  • Impact on HTA: Appointment of a new board member can influence strategic decisions on tourism policy, marketing, funding allocations, and overall direction of Hawai‘i’s tourism initiatives.
  • Affected Parties: Hawai‘i’s tourism industry stakeholders, HTA staff and governance, and residents relying on tourism-driven economic activity.
  • Broader Context: This is part of ongoing board appointments to HTA, which shapes state tourism strategies and resources.

Significance

The confirmation of Christian West fills a seat on the HTA Board through 2028, contributing to governance of Hawai‘i’s tourism sector. The Senate’s unanimous confirmation indicates broad legislative approval of the nominee.

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

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