Bill
GM 563
Confirms Gabrielle Asay on the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine through 6/30/2028; a routine appointment with no policy changes, sustaining veterinary governance in Hawaii.
GM563 — Summary of a gubernatorial nomination to the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine
Overview
- Bill type: Governor’s Message (GM) for consideration and confirmation
- Nominee: Gabrielle Asay
- Board: Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Term: Expiration date June 30, 2028
- Classification: Proclamation
- Purpose: To confirm Gabrielle Asay as a member of the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine for a term ending 06-30-2028
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate with a 24-0 tally; 1 excused (Sen. Chang)
What the bill does
- The bill formalizes the Senate’s confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment to the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine.
- By confirming the nominee, Gabrielle Asay is authorized to serve on the board through the specified term, contributing to the board’s regulatory and disciplinary activities governing veterinary medicine in Hawai‘i.
- There are no substantive policy changes proposed in the bill itself; it serves as the official action to approve a gubernatorial appointment.
Who is affected
- Gabrielle Asay: Receives formal confirmation to serve on the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine.
- Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine: Gains a confirmed member who will participate in regulatory duties, licensing oversight, and board decisions during the term.
- The general public and veterinary professionals in Hawai‘i: Indirectly affected through the continued governance and oversight of veterinary practice in the state.
Procedural and timeline highlights
- Introduced: January 23, 2025
- Referred to: Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) on January 23, 2025
- Public hearing: Scheduled for March 21, 2025; held as part of the confirmation process
- Committee action: CPN recommended Advise and Consent (votes: 5 Aye; 0 Noes; 0 Excused) on April 11, 2025
- Committee report: Reported from CPN with recommendation to Advise and Consent (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1982) on April 24, 2025
- Senate action: One-day notice issued April 24, 2025; confirmation vote occurred April 25, 2025
- Vote outcome: Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1 (Sen. Chang)
Governor’s certification
- The Governor’s proclamation letter (dated January 15, 2025) accompanies the nomination and formalizes the request for Senate confirmation.
Key takeaway
- GM563 is a routine confirmation bill that completes the appointment process for Gabrielle Asay to the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine, ensuring she can serve as a board member through June 30, 2028. The process included a public hearing, committee recommendation, Senate confirmation, and an official gubernatorial proclamation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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