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GM 559

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

2025 Regular Session

Summary of GM 559: Hawai'i Community Development Authority Nomination OverviewBill Number: GM 559 Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Dev

Confirmed. Ayes, 22. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Ihara).
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Bill Summary · GM 559

Summary of GM 559: Hawai'i Community Development Authority Nomination

Overview

Bill Number: GM 559
Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.
Status: Confirmed. Ayes, 22. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Ihara).
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Classification: proclamation
Subject: Hawai'i Community Development Authority

Purpose and Intent

GM 559 is a gubernatorial nomination to appoint Miki'ala Lidstone to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA) for a term expiring on June 30, 2027. The HCDA is responsible for overseeing community development districts in the state, including planning, regulating, and facilitating development projects.

Key Provisions

  • Nominates Miki'ala Lidstone to serve on the HCDA board
  • Lidstone's term would run from the date of confirmation through June 30, 2027
  • The nomination was submitted by the Governor for the Hawai'i State Senate's advice and consent

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Miki'ala Lidstone, the gubernatorial nominee, would be appointed to the HCDA board if confirmed
  • The HCDA board and its oversight of community development districts in Hawai'i would be impacted by Lidstone's appointment and participation
  • Residents, businesses, and other stakeholders in HCDA-regulated development districts could be indirectly affected by Lidstone's policy decisions and votes as an HCDA board member

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

GM 559 was introduced on January 23, 2025 and has since been confirmed by the Hawai'i State Senate. The vote was 22 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 excused. Lidstone's term on the HCDA board will run through June 30, 2027 upon confirmation.

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

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