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GM 668

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY HO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate considers gubernatorial nominee Tammy Ho for the Medical Education Council, term through June 2029.

Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3936) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Bill Summary · GM 668

Legislative bill overview

Bill GM 668 is a gubernatorial nomination submission for Tammy Ho to serve on the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill requires Senate consideration and confirmation of this appointee to the council.

Why is this important

The Hawai'i Medical Education Council oversees medical education policy and standards in the state, making council composition significant for healthcare workforce development and educational quality. Confirmation votes on gubernatorial nominees are a key legislative check on executive power and help ensure appointed positions reflect diverse perspectives and qualifications.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited publicly available information about Tammy Ho's qualifications, experience, and potential conflicts of interest that might emerge during confirmation
  • Questions about the council's current composition and whether this appointment improves representation of relevant stakeholder groups
  • General debate over the nominee's vision for medical education priorities in Hawai'i versus legislative or public priorities

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

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