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GM 746

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALEXANDER SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Board name corrected to State Board of Public Accountancy by GM759)

2025 Regular Session

Formalizes Senate confirmation of the governor's nomination of Alexander Smith to the Hawaii State Board of Public Accountancy for a term ending June 30, 2029.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Chang).
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Bill Summary · GM 746

Summary: GM746 – Gubernatorial Nomination for State Board of Public Accountancy (Alexander Smith)

Overview

GM746 is a proclamation-style bill in Hawaii that submits for the Senate’s consideration and confirmation the gubernatorial nomination of Alexander Smith to the State Board of Public Accountancy. The nomination is for a term ending June 30, 2029. The bill also notes a correction to the board’s name via GM759. The executive communications indicate Governor Josh Green, M.D., submitted the nomination.

  • Nominee: Alexander Smith
  • Board: State Board of Public Accountancy
  • Term: Expires June 30, 2029
  • Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 24; Noes 0; Excused 1 – Senator Chang)

Nominee and Term Details

  • Alexander Smith is appointed to serve on the State Board of Public Accountancy.
  • Term expiration: June 30, 2029.
  • Board name correction: The board is referred to as the State Board of Public Accountancy (corrected by GM759).

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025.
  • Committee referral: March 24, 2025 (Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, CPN).
  • Public hearing: Scheduled for April 10, 2025 (4/10/25 9:30 AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference).
  • Committee action: April 10, 2025, CPN recommended Advise and Consent (4 Aye; 0 No; 1 Excused).
  • Reported: April 24, 2025 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1987) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  • Notice: One Day Notice issued on April 24, 2025 (to 04-25-25).
  • Senate action: April 25, 2025 – Confirmed. Ayes 24; Noes 0; Excused 1 (Senator Chang).

Key Provisions and Impacts

  • Purpose: To formalize Senate confirmation of the Governor’s appointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy.
  • Substantive action: No changes to the board’s authority, duties, or statutory framework are described in GM746; the bill functions to validate the Governor’s nomination and authorize seating of Alexander Smith on the board for the specified term.
  • Governance impact: Ensures continued leadership and governance of the profession in Hawaii through the State Board of Public Accountancy, affecting licensing, regulation, discipline, and oversight of certified public accountants within the state.
  • Name correction: Clarifies the correct board name (State Board of Public Accountancy).

Who Is Affected

  • Alexander Smith (nominee, future board member).
  • State Board of Public Accountancy (in its membership and governance).
  • Licensors, licensees, and entities regulated by the board (public accountants and firms in Hawaii).
  • The general public and beneficiaries of professional licensing oversight, including consumer protection and standard-setting in accounting practice.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s classification is “proclamation,” reflecting its procedural nature as an appointments-confirmation measure rather than a policy change.
  • The confirmation process included committee hearings, formal reporting, and full Senate confirmation with the recorded vote.

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