Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CRISSI DOYLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Crissi Doyle is appointed to the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission through June 30, 2030, pending Senate confirmation.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).

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Title and Purpose

Bill Type: Executive Message (GM) from the Governor of Hawaiʻi

Subject: Submitting Crissi Doyle for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission

Nominator: Governor Josh Green, M.D.

Nominee: Crissi Doyle

Commission: Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission (LGBTQ+ Commission)

Term/Expiration: June 30, 2030

Purpose of Bill: To obtain Senate confirmation of Crissi Doyle as a member of the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2030.

Key Provisions

The bill is an executive nomination, requiring confirmation by the Hawaii Senate.

The nominated individual, Crissi Doyle, would fill a seat on the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission.

Term of Appointment: A fixed term through June 30, 2030.

No changes to the commission’s structure, powers, or operations are stated within the text of the executive message itself; the action is specifically to appoint/confirm a member.

Who Is Affected

Primary: Crissi Doyle (nominee) for the LGBTQ+ Commission.

Institutional: Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission, and the Hawaii Senate (in its role of confirming gubernatorial appointments).

Broader Stakeholders: LGBTQ+ community in Hawaiʻi and groups relying on the commission for advocacy, policy guidance, and coordination on LGBTQ+ issues.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Nomination Date: The Governor submitted the nomination on March 5, 2026.

Senate Action:

The Hawaii Senate proceeded with confirmation hearings and voting.
Report from the House Health (HHS) Committee indicated favorable recommendation (Advise and Consent) on April 10, 2026.
The HHS committee reported the nomination to the full Senate with a recommendation to Advise and Consent (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3945) on April 29, 2026.
Public hearing scheduled (public notice issued) for April 10, 2026.
Final Senate confirmation vote occurred on April 30, 2026, with a result of 24 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused; no reservations recorded.

Final Status: Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 2026.

Impact and Implications

With Senate confirmation, Crissi Doyle will join the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission for a term through June 30, 2030.

This appointment supports the state’s governance and policy advisory capacity on LGBTQ+ issues, including civil rights, health, education, and social welfare matters that the commission advocates or coordinates on.

The action represents continuity of leadership for the commission and accountability through the confirmation process.

Notes

The document reflects the standard constitutional process in Hawaiʻi for gubernatorial appointments: nomination by the Governor, committee review, and confirmation by the State Senate.

There are no dollar amounts, statutory amendments, or fiscal implications detailed within the executive message itself; reaffirmation of the appointment process is the primary content.

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