Bill
GM 623
Carol Kobashigawa is confirmed to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee for a term through June 30, 2028.
GM 623 — Summary of Governor’s Nomination for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee
Overview
- What it is: A gubernatorial proclamation confirming the nomination of Carla Kobashigawa to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2028.
- Status: Confirmed by the Hawaii Senate. Vote: Ayes 22; Noes 0; Excused 3. Nomination originated from the Governor.
- Classification: Proclamation (appointment/confirmation by the Governor to a state advisory committee).
Purpose and Legislative Intent
- The bill formalizes the confirmation of Carla Kobashigawa as a member of the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.
- Term expiration: June 30, 2028.
- The Committee provides guidance and oversight related to correctional industries programs; Kobashigawa’s confirmation fills a seat on this advisory body to contribute to policy and program decisions in that area.
Nominee Details
- Nominee: Carla Kobashigawa.
- Appointing authority: Governor of Hawaii.
- Term: Through June 30, 2028.
- Role: Member of the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee (as established by state statute/regulation governing the committee).
Key Provisions and Provisions Implemented
- The primary provision is the confirmation of an appointment to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.
- No additional substantive changes to the committee structure, duties, or funding are specified in the bill text provided.
- The act does not alter the term dates for other members or create new committees; it is a confirmatory appointment.
Affected Parties and Impacts
- Affected: Carla Kobashigawa (as the confirmed appointee) and the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.
- Impact: Adds a new member to the advisory committee, potentially influencing guidance on correctional industries programs, policy development, and related administrative decisions in Hawaii’s correctional system.
Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduced: January 23, 2025.
- Referral: Referred to the Senate’s Committee on Public Safety, Military, and Veterans (PSM) on January 23, 2025.
- Public hearing: Scheduled for March 5, 2025 (as announced February 27, 2025).
- Committee action: PSM recommended Advise and Consent on March 5, 2025 (votes: 5 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Excused).
- Senate action: Reported from PSM with recommendation to Advise and Consent on April 23, 2025; one-day notice issued April 23, 2025.
- Final confirmation: Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 2025 (Ayes 22; Noes 0; Excused 3).
Notes
- The document is a gubernatorial nomination/proclamation rather than a bill proposing new law provisions.
- The Confirmation reflects standard Senate confirmation procedures for gubernatorial appointments to state advisory bodies.
Summary
GM 623 records the confirmation of Carla Kobashigawa to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee for a term through June 30, 2028, following a routine confirmation process with bipartisan support (22-0-3 excused) and standard committee review.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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