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GM 753

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

2026 Regular Session

Valerie Rose is nominated to the Hawaii Language Access Advisory Council for a term through June 30, 2030, subject to Senate confirmation.

Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3994) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
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Bill Summary · GM 753

Summary: GM 753 — Nomination for Language Access Advisory Council (Valerie Rose)

Purpose

  • The bill communicates the governor’s nomination for a gubernatorial appointment to the Hawaii Language Access Advisory Council.
  • It seeks Senate confirmation of Valerie Rose to a term expiring June 30, 2030.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appointee: Valerie Rose is nominated to serve on the Language Access Advisory Council.
  • Term: The appointment would run through June 30, 2030.
  • Governing Authority: The nomination is made under the Hawaii Constitution (Article V, Section 6), which governs gubernatorial appointments requiring Senate confirmation.
  • Confirmation Process: The bill initiates the formal confirmation pathway, whereby the Hawaii State Senate must review, consider, and approve the governor’s nomination.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Valerie Rose, as the nominated member.
  • Advisory Council: The Language Access Advisory Council would gain or fill a seat for Valerie Rose for the specified term.
  • Governmental Process: The Hawaii Senate’s confirmation role is activated, affecting timelines and committee review.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: The nomination is dated March 9, 2026.
  • Senate Action: The bill indicates that the nomination will undergo the standard confirmation process, with potential committee hearings (the action history notes a public hearing scheduled for April 16, 2026, in committee HHS).
  • Confirmation Schedule: The nomination’s fate depends on Senate consideration and approval during the 2026 legislative session.
  • Public Hearing: Noted for April 16, 2026, by the House committees on Health and Human Services (HHS) in advance of final actions (as part of the standard confirmation process).

Context and Implications

  • The Language Access Advisory Council typically focuses on issues related to language access, ensuring meaningful access to state services for individuals with limited English proficiency.
  • By confirming Valerie Rose, the state intends to fill a seat on the council for a term extending to mid-2030, contributing to guidance on language access policy, accessibility initiatives, and related regulatory or programmatic recommendations.

Bottom Line

GM 753 formalizes the governor’s nomination of Valerie Rose for a seat on Hawaii’s Language Access Advisory Council, requiring Senate confirmation and setting a term through June 30, 2030. The process will include standard committee review and a public hearing, with potential impacts on language access policy guidance in Hawaii.

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

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