GM546 Summary: Nomination of John Paul Moses III to the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances
Overview
- What the bill does: GM546 is a proclamation confirming the Governor’s gubernatorial nomination of John Paul Moses III to serve on the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances. The term would expire on June 30, 2028.
- Nomination details: John Paul Moses III was nominated by Governor Josh Green, M.D., for a seat on the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.
- Status and outcome: The Senate confirmed the nomination on April 14, 2025. Vote: Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1 (Senator Fevella). One-day notice for the confirmation was issued on April 11, 2025.
Key Provisions and Changes
- Appointment confirmation: The bill serves to formally confirm the Governor’s appointment of John Paul Moses III to the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.
- Term length: The appointed term runs until June 30, 2028.
- Authority and framework: The confirmation operates under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, reflecting the constitutional process for gubernatorial nominations and legislative confirmations.
Who Is Affected
- Primary affected entity: John Paul Moses III, as a member of the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.
- Advisory Commission: The Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances gains a new or continuing member whose term ends in mid-2028.
- Legislature/Executive: Reflects ongoing interaction between the Governor’s Office and the Senate in confirming executive appointments.
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Introduction and referrals:
- Introduced/received: January 23, 2025; referred to Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPN), then re-referred to Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Hearings and recommendations:
- Public hearing scheduled: March 24, 2025.
- Committee action: HHS voted 3 Aye (San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto); 0 No; 2 Excused (Keohokalole, Fevella). Recommendation: Advise and Consent.
- Reported to full Senate: April 11, 2025, with recommendation to Advise and Consent (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1861).
- Final confirmation:
- Senate confirmation: April 14, 2025. Result: Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1.
- One-day notice preceding the confirmation: April 11, 2025.
Impact and Considerations
- Policy influence: As a member of the Hawaiʻi Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Moses III would participate in guidance and policy recommendations related to drug abuse and controlled substances in Hawaiʻi.
- Fixed term: The term end date provides a defined replacement or renewal window, influencing long-term governance and expertise on the commission through mid-2028.
- Non-financial: The summary does not indicate any direct fiscal provisions; impacts are primarily advisory and governance-related.
Notes
- The document includes Governor Green’s formal nomination letter and the legislative actions showing the path from nomination through confirmation.
