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GM 566

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LOUIS CHING, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

The nomination to add Louis Ching to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority was withdrawn, so no appointment or change to the Authority occurs under GM566.

Nominee(s) Louis Ching withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 696)
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Bill Summary · GM 566

Summary of GM566: Nomination to Hawai‘i Paroling Authority (Louis Ching)

What the bill is

  • GM566 is a gubernatorial nomination message proposing the confirmation of Louis Ching to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority (HPA) for a term ending June 30, 2028.
  • The message is a proclamation-style submission to the Hawaii State Senate for “consideration and confirmation,” consistent with Article V, Section 6 of the Hawai‘i State Constitution.

Purpose and intent

  • To fill a seat on the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority by appointing Louis Ching as a member, with a term through June 30, 2028.
  • The nomination was submitted by Governor Josh Green, M.D., and transmitted to the Senate (specifically referred to the appropriate committee for review).

Key provisions and changes

  • Nominee: Louis Ching for a seat on the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority.
  • Term of appointment: Expiration date of June 30, 2028.
  • Governance mechanism: This is a standard gubernatorial nomination requiring Senate confirmation; no new statutory changes are enacted by GM566 itself.
  • Supporting materials: Governor’s letter dated January 15, 2025, presenting the nomination.

Affected parties

  • Primary: Louis Ching, as a gubernatorial nominee to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority.
  • Hawai‘i Paroling Authority: The body would have had one additional appointed member if the nomination had been confirmed.
  • Hawaii State Senate: Responsible for consideration and confirmation of the nomination.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to: PSM (the Senate committee handling related matters) on January 23, 2025.
  • Governor’s message: The nomination was transmitted via GM566 (Governor’s Message) with supporting documentation.
  • Status update: On February 28, 2025, the nomination was withdrawn by the Governor (Governor’s Message No. 696). This means the Senate would no longer proceed with this nomination, and no appointment would be made under this GM unless a new nomination is submitted.
  • Current status: Withdrawn; no immediate change to Hawai‘i Paroling Authority membership from this nomination.

Potential impact and next steps

  • If the Governor chooses to renominate or nominate a different candidate, a new GM would be issued and the confirmation process would restart.
  • If a replacement nomination is submitted, the same procedural path would apply: referral to the relevant Senate committee (PSM), public review, and Senate confirmation vote.
  • In the interim, the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority’s leadership remains as it was prior to this nomination (no change resulting from GM566).

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

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