Bill
GM 783
Senate confirms Benton Pang to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission for a term through June 30, 2028, ensuring stable leadership of the reserve (25-0).
GM783 Summary — Submitting for Consideration and Confirmation of Benton Pang to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission
Overview
- Purpose: To submit for consideration and confirmation by the Hawaii Senate the gubernatorial nomination of Benton Pang to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2028.
- Classification: Proclamation (nomination/confirmation process rather than a substantive act).
- Subject: Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission.
Nominee and Term
- Nominee: Benton Pang
- Purpose: Appointment to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission
- Term: Expiration date of June 30, 2028
- Status of nomination: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25, Noes 0, with no reservations or excused votes)
Procedural History and Timeline
- Introduced: March 28, 2025
- Governor’s transmittal: March 27, 2025 (Executive Chambers, Gov. Josh Green), submitting Benton Pang for confirmation
- Committee action:
- March 28, 2025 — Referred to the Senate Committee on Water, Land, and Ocean Resources (WTL)
- March 31, 2025 — Public hearing scheduled for April 11, 2025
- April 11, 2025 — WTL recommended Advise and Consent (5 Aye votes; no reservations)
- April 22, 2025 — One Day Notice
- Senate action:
- April 22–23, 2025 — Reported from committee with recommendation to Advise and Consent
- April 23, 2025 — Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25, Noes 0, no reservations)
Impact and Affected Parties
- Affected entity: Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (a state body responsible for managing the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve)
- Affected individuals: Benton Pang (nominee) and other Commission members (as part of their governance roster)
- Broader impact: Ensures continued or refreshed leadership and governance for the Commission through a fixed-term appointment ending mid-2028; aligns with constitutional requirement for Senate confirmation of gubernatorial nominations.
Key Points for Readers
- This bill is a standard gubernatorial nomination/confirmation action rather than a change in policy or funding.
- The term length provides a defined period for Pang’s service on the Commission, contributing to ongoing stewardship of Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve.
- The confirmation process included a Senate committee review, a public hearing, and full Senate confirmation with unanimous support (25-0).
Dates to Note
- Nomination transmitted: March 27, 2025
- Public hearing: April 11, 2025
- Confirmation: April 23, 2025
- Nominee term ends: June 30, 2028
In short, GM783 formalizes the Senate’s confirmation of Benton Pang to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission for a term through June 2028, with full Senate approval.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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