Bill
GM 634
Governor nominates Sara Medeiros to Hawaii’s Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Senate confirms her through 6/30/2028, ensuring continued expert elder-policy guidance.
GM 634 — Summary
Overview
- Bill type: Gubernatorial Message (GM 634), a proclamation-style nomination for Senate confirmation.
- Subject: Submitting for consideration and confirmation Sara Medeiros to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Term: through June 30, 2028.
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate. Vote: Ayes 23, Noes 0, Excused 2 (DeCorte, Ihara). Introduced January 23, 2025.
Nominee and Board Context
- Nominee: Sara Medeiros.
- Board: Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, a state governor-appointed body that provides guidance on elder-related policy.
- Term expiration: June 30, 2028.
- Nomination process: Governor Josh Green, M.D., submitted the nomination for Senate consideration and confirmation. The nomination was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services (HHS) committee, heard publicly, and advanced with a recommendation to advise and consent.
Purpose and Scope
- Purpose: To appoint Sara Medeiros to a seat on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, ensuring the board remains staffed to provide informed policy advice to the state on elder affairs.
- Scope of impact: With confirmation, Medeiros becomes a voting or advisory member (as defined by the board’s statutes) for the term through 6/30/2028, contributing to policy discussions, recommendations, and oversight related to elder care, services, and aging-related policies in Hawaii.
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Introduction: January 23, 2025.
- Committee action: Senate Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended Advise and Consent (reported Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1502) on February 24, 2025.
- Hearings: Public hearing scheduled for February 24, 2025 (1:05 PM) in Conference Room 225 and via videoconference.
- Senate action: Reported out with recommendation; One Day Notice issued on April 1, 2025, for consideration on April 2, 2025.
- Final action: Confirmed by the Senate on April 2, 2025 (Ayes 23, Noes 0, Excused 2).
Impact and Notes
- Administrative impact: Adds stability to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs by filling a gubernatorial nomination for a fixed term.
- Public policy impact: Ensures continued expert input into elder affairs policy at the state level, potentially informing program design, funding priorities, and regulatory considerations.
- Notable details: No objections or reservations noted in the final confirmation vote; two senators were excused from the vote.
Sources/References
- Governor’s proclamation letter (GM 634) nominating Sara Medeiros (expired term: 6/30/2028).
- Senate confirmation records: HHS committee action, public hearing, and final confirmation vote (Ayes 23, Excused 2).
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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