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GM 709

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAVEN SEVILLEJA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Nominate Raven Sevilleja to the Oahu Service Area Board; upon Senate confirmation, she will serve a term to June 30, 2030, guiding mental health and substance abuse governance.

Confirmed. Ayes, 23. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) McKelvey, Rhoads).
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Bill Summary · GM 709

Bill Summary: GM 709 (2026, Hawaii)

Title

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAVEN SEVILLEJA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill presents the nomination of Raven Sevilleja by the Governor for a seat on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.
  • It seeks Senate confirmation to appoint Sevilleja to a term that ends June 30, 2030.
  • The underlying aim is to fill a vacancy on the Oahu service area board with a gubernatorial nominee who will participate in oversight and decision-making related to mental health and substance abuse services on Oahu.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Nomination: Official submission of Raven Sevilleja as a gubernatorial nominee for the Oahu Service Area Board within the Mental Health and Substance Abuse framework.
  • Confirmation Process: Requires confirmation by the Hawaii State Senate.
  • Term Length: Upon confirmation, Sevilleja would serve a term ending June 30, 2030.
  • Board Scope: The Oahu Service Area Board operates within the Mental Health and Substance Abuse governance structure, advising on policy, program administration, and service delivery for the specified service area.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Raven Sevilleja (nominee) and the Hawaii State Senate (confirming body).
  • Service Area: Oahu residents who rely on mental health and substance abuse services could be affected by the board’s decisions and oversight.
  • Agencies: State mental health/substance abuse agencies that coordinate with the Oahu Service Area Board.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Referred to HHS: The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 18, 2026.
  • Public Hearing: Scheduled for April 7, 2026 (3:20 PM) in Conference Room 225 and via videoconference.
  • Committee Action: HHS recommended Advise and Consent to the nomination on April 7, 2026.
    • Vote: 4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused (Senator Fevella) with no reservations.
  • Report to Full Senate: The measure was reported from HHS with a recommendation to Advise and Consent on April 29, 2026.
  • Senate Action: Confirmed on April 30, 2026.
    • Vote: 23 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Excused (Senators McKelvey and Rhoads); no reservations noted.

Practical Implications

  • If confirmed, Raven Sevilleja will assume a governance role on the Oahu Service Area Board, contributing to policy oversight and strategic direction for mental health and substance abuse services in Oahu.
  • The term lasting to June 30, 2030 provides a multi-year horizon for stability and ongoing governance, subject to future confirmations as applicable.

Note

  • The summary reflects the information available from the bill’s action history and does not include any additional amendments or the nominee’s background beyond the procedural nomination and confirmation process.

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

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