Bill
GM 582
The bill confirms Jay Penniman to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission for a term through June 30, 2028.
GM582: Confirmation of gubernatorial nominee to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission
Overview
- Purpose: Submit for consideration and confirmation the appointment of Jay Penniman to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission (NARS Commission) for a term ending June 30, 2028.
- Result: Senate confirmed the nomination.
Nominee and Term
- Nominee: Jay Penniman
- Appointing authority: Governor Josh Green, M.D.
- Commission: Natural Area Reserves System Commission
- Term expiration: June 30, 2028
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 22; Noes 0; Excused 3)
Context and Authority
- The nomination is submitted under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution, which governs the confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to state boards and commissions.
- The confirming body is the Hawaii State Senate.
Key Provisions and Changes
- The bill does not create new statutory powers or funding; rather, it completes the constitutional process for filling a seat on the NARS Commission with a gubernatorial appointee.
- The specific term is defined (through 06-30-2028), establishing the length of Jay Penniman’s tenure on the commission.
Who is Affected
- Primary: Jay Penniman (commission member)
- Affected Institutions: Natural Area Reserves System Commission, which oversees management and protection of Hawaii’s natural area reserves; other state agencies and stakeholders with interests in conservation and land management may interact with the Commission.
- Public: Aligns with statewide governance of natural resources and environmental protection.
Procedural and Timeline Highlights
- January 23, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Senate Ways and Means, Land, and Ocean Resources (WTL) Committee for nomination review.
- March 4, 2025: WTL scheduled a public hearing (March 12, 2025).
- March 12, 2025: WTL recommended ADVISE AND CONSENT (4 Aye; 0 No; 1 Excused).
- April 10, 2025: Reported from WTL with recommendation to Advise and Consent; One Day Notice issued (April 11, 2025).
- April 11, 2025: Senate confirmed Jay Penniman’s nomination; Ayes 22, Noes 0; Excused 3.
- The Governor’s transmittal letter (January 15, 2025) formally nominates Penniman for the term ending June 30, 2028.
Notes
- The nomination reflects standard executive-to-legislative confirmation practices for commissions and aligns with the state’s governance structure for natural resource protection.
- The record shows no negative votes or reservations in the final confirmation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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