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GM 572

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROXANN ROWE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Roxann Rowe is confirmed by the Hawaii Senate to serve on the Hawaii County Health Planning Council through June 30, 2028, filling a county governance seat.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella).
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Bill Summary · GM 572

GM572 — Summary of Roxann Rowe Nomination to the Hawaiʻi County Health Planning Council

Overview and Purpose

  • GM572 is the gubernatorial proclamation nominating Roxann Rowe for appointment to the Hawaiʻi County Health Planning Council, with a term ending June 30, 2028.
  • The nomination is subject to the Hawaii Senate’s advice and consent under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution.

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: Roxann Rowe
  • Position: Member of the Hawaiʻi County Health Planning Council
  • Term: Expiration date of June 30, 2028

Legislative History and Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Senate committee on Health (HHS) on January 23, 2025
  • Public Hearing: Public hearing scheduled for February 28, 2025
  • Committee Action: HHS deferred the measure to March 5, 2025; on March 5, 2025, the committee recommended Advise and Consent (4 ayes; 0 noes; 1 excused: Fevella)
  • Report: Reported from HHS with Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1862 on April 11, 2025
  • Senate Action: Confirmed by the Senate on April 14, 2025
    • Ayes: 24
    • Aye(s) with reservations: none
    • Noes: 0
    • Excused: 1 (Senator Fevella)

Governor’s transmittal (Governor Josh Green, M.D.) dated January 15, 2025, submitting Roxann Rowe for consideration and confirmation.

Key Provisions and Impact

  • The bill effectuates the formal appointment of Roxann Rowe to the Hawaiʻi County Health Planning Council upon Senate confirmation.
  • Once confirmed, Rowe will serve as a council member through the statutory term ending June 30, 2028.
  • This is a confirmation/appointment action rather than a substantive policy change; it fills a vacancy or seat on the County Health Planning Council, contributing to health planning governance at the county level.

Who Is Affected

  • Hawaiʻi County Health Planning Council: The council gains Roxann Rowe as a designated member for the 2028 term, influencing local health planning decisions and guidance.
  • The Hawaii Senate: Responsible for advising and consenting to the nomination.
  • The Governor’s Office: Finalizes appointment subject to Senate confirmation.

Additional Context

  • The process included standard steps: gubernatorial nomination, committee referral and public hearing, committee recommendation to Advise and Consent, floor confirmation, and archival legislative records (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1862).
  • The confirmation occurred with broad support (24 ayes) and a single excused member; there were no recorded negative votes. The record indicates an orderly confirmation process and completion of the appointment.

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

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