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GM 643

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Defense, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILLIP MALLORY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM649)

2025 Regular Session

Bill GM 643 aimed to confirm Phillip Mallory for a key role in Hawaii's Department of Defense, but his nomination was withdrawn, leaving the position unfilled.

Nominee(s) withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 653)
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Bill Summary · GM 643

Summary of Bill GM 643

Bill Overview

Bill Number: GM 643
Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Defense, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILLIP MALLORY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026.
Status: Nominee(s) withdrawn by Governor (Gov. Msg. No. 653)
Introduced: January 27, 2025
Classification: Proclamation
Subject: Department of Defense

Purpose and Intent

Bill GM 643 was introduced to nominate Phillip Mallory for a position within the Department of Defense in the State of Hawai’i. The nomination was intended to fill a critical role in the state's defense operations, with a term set to expire on December 7, 2026. This nomination was part of the Governor's responsibility to appoint individuals to key positions within state departments.

Key Provisions

  • Nomination: The bill formally submitted Phillip Mallory's name for consideration and confirmation by the Senate.
  • Term Duration: The term for the nominee was specified to last until December 7, 2026.

Legislative Actions

  • January 27, 2025: The bill was introduced and referred to the Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs Committee (PSM).
  • February 12, 2025: The Governor withdrew the nomination, rendering the bill inactive.

Impact

While the bill aimed to confirm Phillip Mallory to a significant position within the Department of Defense, the withdrawal of the nomination means that there will be no immediate impact on the department from this specific nomination. The Department of Defense will continue to operate without this appointment until a new nominee is proposed and confirmed.

Conclusion

Bill GM 643 was a nomination bill that sought to appoint Phillip Mallory to the Department of Defense. However, the subsequent withdrawal of the nomination by the Governor has halted any further action regarding this bill. The position remains unfilled, and the Department of Defense will need to await future nominations to ensure leadership continuity.

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

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