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GM 776

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Formalizes the governor's nomination of Sylvia Lee to the Hawaii Board of Education for a 2025-2028 term; Senate confirms 25-0, ensuring continued board leadership.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Bill Summary · GM 776

Summary of GM 776 — Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Education

GM 776 is a proclamation-style bill formalizing the submission of a gubernatorial nomination for a seat on the Hawaii Board of Education. The bill records the nomination of Sylvia Lee for a term expiring June 30, 2028 and notes the Senate’s confirmation.

What the Bill Does

  • Submits for consideration and confirmation the Governor’s nominee to the Hawaii Board of Education.
  • Names Sylvia Lee as the gubernatorial appointee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
  • Documents the Senate’s confirmation outcome (Ayes 25, Noes 0, Excused 0), indicating a final approval of the nominee.
  • Includes the Governor’s nomination letter as part of the record (Executive Chambers, Governor Josh Green, M.D.).

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: Sylvia Lee
  • Position: Member, Hawaii Board of Education
  • Term: Expiration date June 30, 2028

Key Provisions and Scope

  • The bill does not introduce policy changes or funding provisions; rather, it formalizes the appointment process and confirms the appointment to the Board of Education.
  • No salary or compensation details are specified within the bill text.
  • The Board of Education continues to function as Hawaii’s policy-making body for K-12 public education; the appointment affects board membership and governance decisions.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Referred to: EDU (Education Committee)
  • Public hearing: Scheduled for April 4, 2025 (Conference Room 229 and Videoconference)
  • Reported from EDU: April 16, 2025 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1909) with a recommendation to Advise and Consent
  • Committee action: EDU recommended Advise and Consent (April 4, 2025 vote: 4 Aye; 0 No; 1 Excused)
  • Senate action: One-day notice issued April 16, 2025; Formal confirmation on April 17, 2025
  • Final status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25; Noes 0; Excused 0)

Potential Impact

  • Ensures continued leadership and governance on the Hawaii Board of Education by filling a seat with a Governor’s appointee for a four-year term.
  • The unanimous Senate confirmation signals strong legislative support for Sylvia Lee’s appointment.
  • Affects board oversight of public education policy, standards, and governance across Hawaii’s K-12 system during the 2025-2028 term.

Notes

  • The bill is categorized as a proclamation and centers on the constitutional requirement for Senate confirmation of gubernatorial nominees.
  • Specific background information about Sylvia Lee is not provided in the bill text.

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

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