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GM 536

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILIP BOSSERT, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

2025 Regular Session

Nomination to the Hawaiʻi Teachers Standards Board sought Senate confirmation to fill a term through June 30, 2027.

Nominee(s) Philip Bossert withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 791)
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Bill Summary · GM 536

GM536 Summary: Nomination to Hawaiʻi Teachers Standards Board (withdrawn)

What this bill is

  • GM536 is a gubernatorial message/proclamation submitting for Senate consideration and confirmation the nomination of Philip Bossert to the Hawaiʻi Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
  • The instrument is classified as a proclamation (gubernatorial nomination), not a bill proposing policy changes. It initiates the Senate confirmation process.

Purpose and intent

  • To obtain the Senate’s advice and consent for the appointment of a member to the HTSB.
  • The targeted term is set to expire on June 30, 2027, aligning with standard board-term practice and allowing Bossert to serve on the board if confirmed.

Nominee details

  • Nominee: Philip Bossert
  • Nomination purpose: Hawaiʻi Teachers Standards Board
  • Expiration date of term if confirmed: June 30, 2027

Key provisions and changes

  • The document does not propose substantive policy changes by itself; it authorizes the Senate to consider and confirm the Governor’s appointee to the HTSB.
  • HTSB role (context): The Hawaiʻi Teachers Standards Board oversees teacher licensure, professional standards, and related credentialing processes in the state. Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Senate Committee on Education (EDU) on January 23, 2025
  • Received: January 23, 2025
  • Current status: Nominee Philip Bossert withdrawn by Governor (Gov. Msg. No. 791) as of April 8, 2025
  • Legislative action timeline:
    • 2025-01-23: Referred to EDU; Received
    • 2025-04-08: Nominee withdrawn by Governor (Gov. Msg. No. 791)

Impact and who is affected

  • Immediate effect: With the withdrawal, there is no active nomination pending for Bossert to be confirmed to the HTSB.
  • Potential future impact: If the Governor decides to re-nominate Bossert or nominate a new candidate, the Senate EDU committee would review for confirmation. Confirmed appointees serve on the HTSB, influencing teacher certification standards and professional expectations in Hawaii.

Procedural notes and next steps

  • The nomination process requires Senate confirmation after gubernatorial submission. With the current withdrawal, the nomination is no longer procedurally proceeding unless re-submitted.
  • Stakeholders likely include educators, school administrators, and credentialing staff who rely on the HTSB’s standards and governance.

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

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