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GM 702

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CEDRIC BERTELMANN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Summary of GM 702: Kaneohe Bay Regional Council Nomination OverviewBill Number: GM 702 Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gu

Confirmed. Ayes, 22. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Ihara).
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Bill Summary · GM 702

Summary of GM 702: Kaneohe Bay Regional Council Nomination

Overview

Bill Number: GM 702
Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CEDRIC BERTELMANN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
Status: Confirmed. Ayes, 22. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Fukunaga, Ihara).
Introduced: March 04, 2025
Classification: proclamation
Subject: Kaneohe Bay Regional Council

Purpose and Intent

This bill submits the gubernatorial nomination of Cedric Bertelmann to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council for consideration and confirmation by the Hawaii State Senate. The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council is responsible for overseeing the management and protection of the Kaneohe Bay marine environment and coastal resources. The nomination is for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.

Key Provisions

  • Nominates Cedric Bertelmann to serve on the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council
  • Specifies a term length of 6 years, expiring on June 30, 2028
  • Requires confirmation by the Hawaii State Senate

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Cedric Bertelmann, the gubernatorial nominee, would be appointed to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council if confirmed
  • The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council would gain a new member to help govern the management and protection of the Kaneohe Bay area
  • The residents, businesses, and environmental stakeholders of the Kaneohe Bay region may be impacted by the decisions and policies set forth by the reconstituted Kaneohe Bay Regional Council

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate, with 22 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 excused. The nomination of Cedric Bertelmann to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council is now complete, and he will serve a 6-year term expiring on June 30, 2028.

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

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