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GM 739

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL HORNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2026 Regular Session

The bill seeks Senate confirmation of Paul Horner to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for a 2029 term, but the Governor has withdrawn the nomination.

Nominee(s) Paul Horner withdrawn by Governor. (Gov. Msg. No. 815)
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Bill Summary · GM 739

Bill Summary — GM 739 (Session 2026, Hawaii)

Title

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL HORNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Purpose and Intent

  • To obtain Senate confirmation for Paul Horner as a gubernatorial nominee to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
  • The term of the appointment would expire on June 30, 2029.
  • The nomination is submitted by the Governor (Josh Green, M.D.).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appointment: Paul Horner is nominated for a slot on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, a body responsible for overseeing activities and stewardship related to Mauna Kea.
  • Confirmation: The bill/measure seeks Senate consideration and confirmation of the Governor’s nominee.
  • Term: If confirmed, Horner would serve a term ending June 30, 2029.
  • Administrative actions: The document reflects standard executive-branch transmittal procedures for nominations, including formal submission to the Senate and accompanying transmittal letter.

Who or What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary/subject: Paul Horner (the gubernatorial appointee).
  • Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority: The entity that would have Horner as a member for the specified term.
  • Hawaii Senate: Responsible for confirmation, pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
  • Mauna Kea governance framework: Broader implications for governance and oversight of Mauna Kea-related activities, depending on Horner’s role and responsibilities once confirmed.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Initial Transmittal: March 6, 2025 — Governor’s office sent the nomination package for consideration and confirmation.
  • Action History:
    • March 10, 2026: Bill referred to the Senate committee on Ways and Means and Land (WLA) (context suggests a committee handling this type of executive nomination).
    • April 20, 2026: WLA committee scheduled a public hearing (April 23, 2026) to discuss the nomination.
    • April 23, 2026: WLA deferred the measure to April 27, 2026 (1:00 PM) for further action.
    • April 27, 2026: Nominee withdrawn by the Governor (Gov. Msg. No. 815).
  • Current status (per provided record): The nominee was withdrawn by the Governor on April 27, 2026. No confirmation outcome is indicated within this document.

Additional Context

  • The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is typically involved in overseeing activities, stewardship, and policy related to Mauna Kea. Members are often appointed by the Governor and require Senate confirmation.
  • The withdrawal indicates the Governor chose to retract this nomination, which would halt the confirmation process unless re-submitted or replaced.

Bottom-Line

GM 739 seeks Senate confirmation for Paul Horner to serve on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority with a term ending June 30, 2029. As of the latest action, the Governor has withdrawn the nomination, meaning no confirmed appointment is in effect from this bill at this time.

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

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