Overview: Bill Number: GM 762, Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENSEN CHOCK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029, Status: Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none), Introduced: March 25, 2025, Classification: proclamation, Subject: Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission.
Purpose and Intent: This bill submits the gubernatorial nomination of Jensen Chock to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission is responsible for the restoration and healing of the island of Kaho'olawe, which was used as a military training site and is now undergoing environmental rehabilitation.
Key Provisions:
- Nominates Jensen Chock to serve on the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission
- Chock's term would expire on June 30, 2029
Affected Parties and Impacts: The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission and the island of Kaho'olawe would be affected by this nomination. Chock's appointment would provide leadership and oversight for the ongoing restoration and management of the island.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The nomination was confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate with 25 ayes and no noes or abstentions. Chock's term on the commission will begin immediately and run through June 30, 2029.