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GM 751

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY BELCHER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2025 Regular Session

Gary Belcher is confirmed by the Hawaii Senate to the Hawaii Medical Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, ensuring ongoing regulatory oversight of medical licensing.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Chang).
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Bill Summary · GM 751

Summary of GM751 — Confirmation of Gary Belcher to the Hawai‘i Medical Board

Overview

GM751 is the gubernatorial nomination to confirm Gary Belcher to the Hawai‘i Medical Board for a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill is a proclamation-type measure used to formally convey the Governor’s nomination to the Senate for advice and consent. The nomination was introduced on March 24, 2025 and has since been confirmed by the Senate.

Purpose and intent

  • To confirm Gary Belcher as a member of the Hawai‘i Medical Board pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
  • The appointment is for a fixed term ending June 30, 2029.
  • The bill serves to fulfill constitutional and statutory requirements for gubernatorial appointments to the board, ensuring continued governance of medical licensing and related regulatory matters in Hawaiʻi.

Key provisions and changes

  • Nominee: Gary Belcher (no additional qualifications or duties are specified within the bill text itself; the nomination is the central action).
  • Term: Expiration date set as June 30, 2029.
  • Authority: The Governor’s authority to nominate is invoked; the Senate’s authorization is required for confirmation.

Affected parties and impact

  • Hawai‘i Medical Board: Gains a confirmed member, contributing to the board’s quorum and decision-making capacity.
  • Gary Belcher: Appointed board member for the 2025–2029 term.
  • Public and medical professionals: Beneficiaries of ongoing board oversight of medical practice standards, licensure, discipline, and regulatory compliance.
  • State government: Demonstrates the constitutional process for checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches in confirming executive nominations.

Procedural timeline and status

  • 2025-03-24: Introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN).
  • 2025-03-28: Public hearing scheduled for 04-10-25.
  • 2025-04-10: CPN recommends Advise and Consent; votes: 4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused.
  • 2025-04-24: CPN report with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  • 2025-04-25: Senate confirmed the nomination; Vote: Ayes 24, Noes 0, Excused 1 (Senator Chang).
  • Status: Confirmed by the Senate.

Next steps and considerations

  • Following confirmation, Gary Belcher serves on the Hawai‘i Medical Board through June 30, 2029.
  • If future vacancies arise or terms end, similar nomination and confirmation processes would apply.

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

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