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GM 676

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE KAWANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate considers confirming Denise Kawano to Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board through June 2030.

The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-13-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · GM 676

Legislative bill overview

Bill GM 676 is a gubernatorial confirmation measure for Denise Kawano to serve on the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2030. The bill requires Senate consideration and confirmation of this nominee to the advisory board position.

Why is this important

The Moloka'i Irrigation System serves as critical infrastructure for agricultural water distribution on Moloka'i, and the advisory board provides stakeholder input on water management decisions. Confirmation votes on gubernatorial nominees establish accountability and allow legislators to evaluate whether appointees have appropriate expertise and commitment to serve the island's agricultural and water resource communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Nominee qualifications: Senate may question Kawano's background, experience with irrigation systems, or ties to Moloka'i water stakeholder interests
  • Advisory board influence: Questions about the board's actual decision-making power versus advisory-only capacity and whose interests it represents
  • Water politics: Moloka'i water allocation involves competing interests (agriculture, native Hawaiian rights, environmental concerns) that may create disagreement about board composition

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

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