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GM 723

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, PENNY KOVAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Penny Koval is nominated and confirmed to serve on the Tri-Isle County Health Planning Council, term through June 30, 2030.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
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Bill Summary · GM 723

Summary of Bill GM 723 (Session 2026, Hawaii)

Title

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, gubernatorial nominee, Penny Koval, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a gubernatorial nomination for a seat on the Health Planning Council (Tri-Isle County Subarea).
  • It requests confirmation by the Legislature of Penny Koval to serve on the council, with a term ending June 30, 2030.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Nominee: Penny Koval is nominated to fill a position on the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea.
  • Term of Service: The appointment would expire on June 30, 2030, unless reappointed or otherwise addressed by future legislation or governance actions.
  • Confirmation Process: The bill initiates the official process for Senate advisory and consent (confirmation) of the nominee, in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
  • Political Status: The nomination is to be submitted for consideration and confirmation by the Hawaii Senate, via Governor’s office action.

Affected Parties and Entities

  • Primary: Penny Koval (nominee) for the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea.
  • Secondary: The Hawaii State Senate (as the confirming body) and the Governor (as the appointing authority).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Nomination Date: The governor formally submitted the nomination on February 19, 2026.
  • Committee Action: The Hawaii House or Senate committee with jurisdiction (Health, Human Services, or equivalent) reviewed the nomination. The record shows:
    • February 20, 2026: Referred to the appropriate committee (HHS – Health Committee).
    • April 2, 2026: Public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2026.
    • April 7, 2026: Committee recommended "ADVISE AND CONSENT" (with votes: 4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused).
    • April 29, 2026: Reported from committee with recommendation to Advise and Consent (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3977).
    • April 30, 2026: Senate confirmed the nomination (Ayes 24, Nays 0, Excused 1).
  • Final Action: The Senate acted to confirm Penny Koval’s appointment to the Tri-Isle County Subarea Health Planning Council with the term ending June 30, 2030.

Impact and Significance

  • Governance: The appointment supports regional health planning efforts within the Tri-Isles subarea, aligning local health policy planning with statewide health planning goals.
  • Stakeholders: Local health departments, healthcare providers, community organizations within the Tri-Isle region, and residents who rely on coordinated health planning and resource allocation.
  • Operational Effect: Upon confirmation, Penny Koval would participate in the Health Planning Council’s decision-making, which may influence priorities, programs, and coordination among health services in the Tri-Isles area.

Notes

  • The bill appears to be a standard confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment rather than a substantive policy overhaul.
  • The term length (through 06-30-2030) indicates a fixed appointment period, after which reappointment would be possible through the regular nomination process.

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

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