Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNABELLE STONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

The bill nominates Annabelle Stone to join Hawaii’s Language Access Advisory Council, awaiting legislative confirmation to serve through June 30, 2030.

Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3993) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.

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1) Purpose and Intent

The bill is a gubernatorial nomination for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council.

Nominee: Annabelle Stone

Term: Expiration date set for June 30, 2030

The nomination follows Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, formalizing the appointment process through the Legislature’s confirmation.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

Appointment for Language Access Advisory Council:

The Governor nominates Annabelle Stone to serve on the council.
The term lasts until June 30, 2030.

Legislative Action Requested:

The Legislature is asked to advise and consent to the appointment, enabling Stone to assume a seat on the council if confirmed.

No substantive changes to the council’s mandate or powers are stated in the bill text provided; the bill mainly facilitates the nomination and confirmation process for a specific individual.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiary: Annabelle Stone, the nominated member.

The Language Access Advisory Council:

If confirmed, Stone would join the council, contributing to its work on language access issues in Hawaii.

State governance process:

The bill affects only the appointment process (nomination and confirmation) and does not alter the council’s structure, funding, or statutory authority beyond enabling this particular membership.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Nomination Transmission:

Dosh Green, M.D., Governor, formally transmits the nomination to the Legislature.

Legislative Action Timeline:

February 20, 2026: Nomination referred to the House Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee.
April 9, 2026: HHS scheduled a public hearing (April 15, 2026) to consider the nomination.
April 15, 2026: HHS committee reported the nomination with a recommendation to Advise and Consent.
April 30, 2026: The bill shows one-day notice for the confirmation hearing scheduled for May 1, 2026.
April 30, 2026: Action history indicates the committee recommended Advise and Consent, with a vote tally of 4 Aye, 0 No, 0 with reservations, and 1 Excused.

Final action:

The text shows a standard legislative confirmation process with the governor’s nomination subject to Senate (or appropriate chamber) advise-and-consent, as customary for gubernatorial appointees in Hawaii.

5) Additional Notes

The bill text provided focuses on the nomination and confirmation process for a single individual and does not specify changes to funding, duties, or powers of the Language Access Advisory Council.

The public hearing and committee votes indicate early-stage legislative consideration, with favorable recommendations for confirmation.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section comparing this nomination to typical Language Access Advisory Council appointments or provide a glossary of terms (e.g., “Advise and Consent”) for readers unfamiliar with Hawaii’s legislative process.

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