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GM 688

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District), Gubernatorial Nominee, DEBRA CABEBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Confirms Debra Cabebe to HCDA Pulehunui District for term through 6/30/2028, adding governance that guides housing, infrastructure, and redevelopment there.

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 688

Summary of GM 688 — Nomination to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District)

Overview

GM 688 is a gubernatorial proclamation to confirm Debra Cabebe as a member of the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA), representing the Pulehunui District. The appointment is for a term expiring June 30, 2028. The measure has been confirmed by the Senate with votes: Ayes 22, Noes 0, Excused 3.

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: Debra Cabebe
  • Position: Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), Pulehunui District
  • Term: Expiration on June 30, 2028
  • Authority: HCDA oversees redevelopment and community development efforts in designated districts, including Pulehunui, with board members appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Governor’s Transmittal: February 24, 2025 (GOVMSG no. 6 and accompanying proclamation letter)
  • Public Hearing: Scheduled for March 7, 2025 (1:00 PM)
  • Committee Action (WTL): March 7, 2025 — recommended ADVISE AND CONSENT (4 Aye, 0 Nays, 1 Excused)
    • Voting Senators: Inouye, Elefante, McKelvey, DeCorte; Excused: Chang
  • Report to Senate: April 10, 2025 — Reported from WTL with recommendation to Advise and Consent; One-day notice issued for April 11, 2025
  • Senate Confirmation: April 11, 2025 — Confirmed (Ayes 22, Noes 0, Excused 3)

About the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) and Pulehunui District

  • HCDA is a state redevelopment and community development authority responsible for planning and implementing projects in designated districts. The Pulehunui District is one of HCDA’s designated areas.
  • Board membership includes gubernatorial appointments, subject to Senate confirmation. This bill formalizes the appointment and consent for Debra Cabebe to serve on the HCDA board for the Pulehunui District.

Potential Impact

  • With Cabebe’s confirmation, HCDA gains governance input specific to the Pulehunui District through an additional board member. This can influence development priorities, housing, infrastructure, and redevelopment decisions within Pulehunui through 2028.
  • The term expiration provides a defined period for continued governance and potential reappointment discussions prior to 2029.

Key Dates to Note

  • 02/27/2025: Referred to WTL
  • 03/07/2025: Public hearing; WTL recommendation ADVISE AND CONSENT
  • 04/10/2025: Reported from committee; One-day notice issued
  • 04/11/2025: Senate confirmed Debra Cabebe for HCDA Pulehunui District (Term: 06/30/2028)

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

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