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GM 548

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAREN ANKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

GM 548 confirms Maren Anka to Hawaii's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, strengthening EMS governance.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella).
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Bill Summary · GM 548

GM 548: Confirmation of Gubernatorial Nominee to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board

Overview

GM 548 concerns the confirmation of Maren Anka as a member of Hawaii’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board. The nomination is for a term ending June 30, 2028. The measure represents Senate confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment rather than a standalone statutory change.

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: Maren Anka
  • Board: Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
  • Term expiration: June 30, 2028
  • Nature of action: Senate consideration and confirmation of a gubernatorial nomination

Purpose and Context

  • The EMS Advisory Board advises on policies, standards, and direction for Hawaii’s EMS system. GM 548 formalizes the Senate’s role in confirming the governor’s appointee to this board, ensuring that the board’s composition reflects public accountability and qualified leadership.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referral: House/Senate Health-related committee (HHS) on January 23, 2025
  • Public hearing: Scheduled for February 28, 2025
  • Committee action: Hawaii Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended Advise and Consent (February 28, 2025) with 4 voting Aye; 0 Noes; 1 excused (Fevella)
  • Senate action: Reported out with recommendation to Advise and Consent (February 28, 2025)
  • Notification: One-day notice published on April 8, 2025 for a confirmation hearing
  • Confirmation: Senate confirmed the nomination on April 10, 2025
    • Vote: Ayes 24; Noes 0; Excused 1 (Senator Fevella)

What Changes or Provisions are Involved

  • The bill does not alter statutory text about EMS policies; rather, it completes the executive-to-legislative recruitment and confirmation process for a board seat by affirming Maren Anka’s appointment.
  • The key substantive detail specified in the nomination is the term expiration date (June 30, 2028).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Maren Anka (board member)
  • Government entities: Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Hawaii State Legislature (as the confirming body), Governor’s Office
  • Broad impact: Strengthens board leadership for EMS policy guidance, potentially affecting EMS governance, standards, and program oversight through the board’s advisement.

Summary of Significance

  • GM 548 confirms a gubernatorial nomination to the EMS Advisory Board and sets a fixed term expiration. The confirmation process involved standard committee review, hearings, and Senate approval with a largely unanimous supportive outcome (24 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused).

Sources referenced in the bill’s record include the governor’s nomination letter (January 15, 2025) and the official legislative actions culminating in the April 10, 2025 confirmation.

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

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