Bill
GM 575
Senate confirms Kenneth Faria, Jr. to Hawaii's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028, adding a member to guide EMS policy.
GM575 — Summary of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee Nomination Confirmation
Overview
- Purpose: To confirm Kenneth Faria, Jr. as a gubernatorial nominee to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
- Classification: Proclamation (confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment, not a standalone statute).
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1 – Senator Fevella). Final confirmation date: April 10, 2025.
What the bill does
- Substantive action: Formal Senate confirmation of a gubernatorial nominee to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Committee.
- Term and tenure: Kenneth Faria, Jr. is appointed to serve on the EMS Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028.
- Appointment process: Follows the Governor’s nomination (Governor Josh Green, M.D.) and Senate confirmation procedures, including committee review and public hearings.
Key provisions and changes
- Appointment confirmation: The measure conveys Senate approval of Kenneth Faria, Jr.’s membership on the EMS Advisory Committee.
- Term expiration: Sets the appointment to expire on June 30, 2028.
- Procedural framework: Reflects standard executive-branch confirmation processes, including transmission from the Governor’s office, committee hearings, and Senate vote.
Who is affected
- Primary beneficiary: Kenneth Faria, Jr., who gains a seat on the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.
- Policy area: Hawaii’s EMS governance and advisory oversight, as the EMS Advisory Committee provides guidance on emergency medical services programs and related policy matters.
- Broader public: Stakeholders and providers involved in Hawaii’s EMS system may be indirectly affected through committee recommendations and policy guidance.
Procedural and timeline highlights
- January 23, 2025: Nomination referred to the Senate (HHS Committee).
- February 25–28, 2025: Public hearing held; HHS recommended Advise and Consent (4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused).
- April 8, 2025: Reported from HHS with Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1850; One-day notice issued for upcoming action.
- April 10, 2025: Senate confirmed the nomination (Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1).
- Supporting documents: Governor’s Executive Chambers message (GOV. MSG. NO. 515) dated January 15, 2025, submitting the nomination for consideration.
Notes
- The bill is a formal confirmation rather than a standalone statutory change.
- No changes to funding or EMS authority are indicated; impact is the addition of a confirmed committee member for specified term length.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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