Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CUDIAMAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2026 Regular Session

Transmits Cheryl Cudiamat’s nomination for a term on the Hawaii Early Learning Board, awaiting Senate confirmation to guide early childhood policy through June 30, 2029.

Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3933) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.

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Overview

Bill: GM 752

Session: 2026

Jurisdiction: Hawaii

Subject: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, gubernatorial nominee Cheryl Cudiamat, for a term to expire June 30, 2029.

Action Requested: Advice and Consent by the Hawaii State Senate to appoint Cheryl Cudiamat to the Early Learning Board for a term ending 06-30-2029.

Purpose and Intent

The measure formally transmits Cheryl Cudiamat’s nomination for a seat on the Hawaii Early Learning Board and requests Senate confirmation.

The stated term of appointment is 3 years, ending June 30, 2029.

The underlying aim is to place a gubernatorial nominee on the Early Learning Board to help oversee and guide early childhood education initiatives in the state.

Key Provisions and Changes

Nominee: Cheryl Cudiamat is nominated to serve on the Hawaii Early Learning Board.

Term of Office: The nominee would serve a term expiring June 30, 2029.

Confirmation Process: The bill accompanies the nomination to the Senate for advice and consent (confirmation). This is part of the standard gubernatorial appointment process for board members.

Board Involvement: While the bill itself is a formal transmission for confirmation, its effect is to place a member on the Early Learning Board, which is responsible for policy guidance, oversight, and strategic direction of early learning programs in Hawaii.

Who is Affected

Primary: Cheryl Cudiamat (nominee) would become a voting or governing member of the Hawaii Early Learning Board upon confirmation.

Board Operations: The Early Learning Board’s composition would include this appointed member for the duration of the term, influencing board deliberations and decisions related to early childhood education and related programs.

State Stakeholders: Early learning providers, families, and state agencies involved in early education may experience shifts in board perspectives and policy priorities depending on the nominee’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced/Transmitted for Confirmation: The nomination has been transmitted for Senate confirmation.

Committee Review: The Senate committee on Education (EDU) has conducted hearings and reported the nomination with a recommendation.

Committee Action History:

April 9, 2026: EDU scheduled a public hearing (April 17, 2026).
April 17, 2026: EDU recommended “Advise and Consent” with 5 yeas, 0 nays, 0 excused.
April 28, 2026: EDU reported the measure with a recommendation to Advise and Consent; one-day notice given for consideration on April 29, 2026.

Next Steps: If the Senate approves, Cheryl Cudiamat would be confirmed to the Early Learning Board for the stated term; otherwise, the nomination would fail or be returned per legislative procedures.

Notes for Readers

The bill is strictly a confirmation/appointment measure; it does not create new program authorities or funding by itself but fills a governance vacancy on the Early Learning Board.

The impact depends on the nominee’s perspectives and actions once seated, including potential influence on early learning policy, program oversight, and strategic planning in Hawaii.

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