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GM 613

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUNNY LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Bill GM 613 aimed to confirm Sunny Lee to the Oahu Board of Registration, but her nomination was withdrawn, leaving a vacancy that may impact voter registration oversight.

Nominee(s) Sunny Lee withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 797)
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Bill Summary · GM 613

Summary of Bill GM 613

Bill Overview

Bill Number: GM 613
Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUNNY LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
Status: Nominee(s) Sunny Lee withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 797)
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Classification: Proclamation
Subject: Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu

Purpose and Intent

Bill GM 613 was introduced to submit the nomination of Sunny Lee to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu. This board is responsible for overseeing the registration of voters and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process on the island. The nomination was intended to fill a position on the board for a term set to expire on June 30, 2028.

Key Provisions

  • Nomination of Sunny Lee: The bill proposed the confirmation of Sunny Lee as a gubernatorial nominee to the Board of Registration.
  • Term Duration: If confirmed, Sunny Lee would serve a term lasting until June 30, 2028.

Legislative Actions

  • January 23, 2025: The bill was introduced and referred to the Judiciary and Government Operations Committee (JDC).
  • April 15, 2025: The Governor withdrew the nomination of Sunny Lee, effectively ending the consideration of this bill.

Impact

The withdrawal of the nomination means that the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu will not include Sunny Lee as a member. This could impact the board's composition and its ability to carry out its responsibilities related to voter registration and electoral oversight. The board will need to seek another nominee to fill the vacancy.

Conclusion

Bill GM 613 was a straightforward nomination proposal that ultimately did not proceed due to the withdrawal of the nominee by the Governor. The implications of this action may affect the governance of voter registration processes on the Island of Oahu until a new nominee is put forward.

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

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