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GM 789

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Authorizes Wesley Fong's appointment to the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, with term through June 30, 2030, pending Senate confirmation.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
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Bill Summary · GM 789

Overview

  • Bill: GM 789
  • Session: 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Hawaii
  • Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, Wesley Fong, for a term to expire 06-30-2030
  • Purpose: Formal submission to the Hawaii State Senate for consideration and confirmation of Wesley Fong as a gubernatorial appointee to the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, for a term through June 30, 2030.

What the bill does

  • The Governor nominates Wesley Fong to serve on the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission.
  • The Senate is asked to consider and confirm the nomination.
  • If confirmed, Fong would serve a term ending June 30, 2030.

Key provisions and changes

  • Nomination and confirmation process: The Governor must submit the nomination to the Senate for Advise and Consent, as authorized by Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
  • Official appointment: Upon Senate confirmation, Wesley Fong would be officially appointed to the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission.
  • Term length: The appointment would run until June 30, 2030, assuming standard term length for this commission (subject to Senate confirmation and any applicable reappointment rules).

Who is affected

  • Wesley Fong: The nominated gubernatorial appointee who would join the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission.
  • Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission: The body to which Fong would be appointed, influencing its membership composition and potential policy and partnership activities.
  • Hawaii Senate: Responsible for conducting the confirmation process (Advise and Consent).

Procedural and timeline details

  • Nomination submitted: March 19, 2026 (Governor’s communication to the Senate).
  • Public hearing: Schedule noted for April 23, 2026 (1:00 PM) in Conference Room 225 & via videoconference.
  • Committee action: The Senate standing committee (WLA - Water, Land, and Agriculture? Note: WLA is the committee referenced) reported favorably with a recommendation to Advise and Consent on April 23, 2026.
  • Senate action: The full Senate confirmed the nomination on May 8, 2026, by a vote of 24 in favor, 0 opposed, with 1 excused (Senator San Buenaventura). No reservations noted.

Potential impact

  • If confirmed, Wesley Fong would participate in the Hawaiʻi Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, contributing to decisions and initiatives related to sister-state relationships and international partnerships.
  • The appointment maintains the ongoing governance and representation structure of the commission through 2030, barring subsequent reappointment or removal processes.

Notes

  • The decision to confirm or reject the nomination rests with the Hawaii State Senate. The summary reflects the reported committee recommendations and the confirmed status as of May 8, 2026.

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

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