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GM 793

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEIGH LOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Ashleigh Loa is nominated for Senate confirmation to serve on the Hawaii Workforce Development Council through June 30, 2030.

The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
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Bill Summary · GM 793

Summary: GM 793 (2026) – Submitting for Consideration and Confirmation of Ashleigh Loa to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council

Basic Information

  • Bill Type: Governor's Message (GM) for nomination and confirmation
  • Jurisdiction: Hawaii
  • Session: 2026
  • Nominee: Ashleigh Loa
  • Board/Body: Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council
  • Term: Expiration date June 30, 2030
  • Authority for Appointment: Hawaii State Constitution, Article V, Section 6 (appointment with Senate advice and consent)

Purpose of the Bill

  • To submit Ashleigh Loa for consideration and confirmation by the Hawaii State Senate to serve on the Hawaii Workforce Development Council (HWDC) for a term ending June 30, 2030.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Nomination for Confirmation: The Governor nominates Ashleigh Loa to the HWDC.
  • Senate Action Requested: The Senate is asked to advise and consent to the nomination.
  • Term Length: The appointment would run through June 30, 2030.
  • Official Channel: The nomination is formalized in a Governor’s Message to the Senate, per constitutional procedure.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Ashleigh Loa (nominee) — gains eligibility to serve on the HWDC upon confirmation.
  • Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council: The council would have Ashleigh Loa as a member for the specified term, contributing to policy and program oversight related to workforce development in Hawaii.
  • State Government: Senate confirmation process is activated; the executive and legislative branches engage in the standard “advice and consent” procedure.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Refer to Committee: The measure was referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Employment (LBT) for screening and hearings.
  • Committee Action: The LBT committee recommended to “advise and consent” to the nomination.
    • Voting on the recommendation: 4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused.
  • Hearing Schedule: Public hearing originally set for April 10, 2026, was rescheduled to April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM (in-person and videoconference options).
  • Current Status (as of the document date): The nomination has been deliberated by LBT and moved toward confirmation.
  • Next Steps: If confirmed by the Senate, Ashleigh Loa would be officially appointed to the HWDC for the 2030 term end date.

Context and Notes

  • The Hawaii Workforce Development Council oversees strategies and programs related to workforce development, labor market alignment, training, and related statewide employment initiatives. The appointment of board members is a routine constitutional process requiring Senate confirmation.
  • The document reflects standard executive-branch nomination procedures and does not specify additional powers or duties beyond those associated with HWDC membership.

If you’d like, I can include a concise bio for Ashleigh Loa (if available) or outline HWDC’s current roles and recent initiatives to contextualize the impact of her potential membership.

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

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