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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY SIMON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Gary Simon is confirmed to Hawaii's Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs through June 30, 2028, ensuring ongoing elder-policy guidance with no new statutes or funding created.

Confirmed. Ayes, 23. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Ihara).
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Bill Summary · GM 538

Summary of GM 538: Confirmation of Gary Simon to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs

Purpose and Scope

  • GM 538 submits for consideration and confirmation the gubernatorial nomination of Gary Simon to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.
  • Term of appointment: expires June 30, 2028.
  • Classification: proclamation (appointment-confirmation action by the Legislature).

Nominee and Role

  • Nominee: Gary Simon
  • Board: Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs
  • Purpose of the board (context): The board advises on elder-affairs policy matters to inform state leadership and policy development related to Hawaii’s elder population. The specific duties are those assigned to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs in state statute and administrative rules.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to Senate committee: January 23, 2025 (Health and Human Services, HHS).
  • Public hearing: February 24, 2025 (1:05 PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference).
  • Committee action: February 24, 2025, HHS recommended Advise and Consent.
    • Vote in HHS: 4 Aye; 0 Noes; 1 Excused (Senator Fevella); Aye(s) with reservations: none.
  • Reported from committee: April 1, 2025 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1502) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  • One-day notice: April 1, 2025 (notice for confirmation hearing dated 04-02-25).
  • Senate confirmation: April 2, 2025.
    • Vote: Ayes 23; Noes 0; Excused 2 (Senators DeCorte, Ihara); Ayes with reservations: none.
  • Governor’s Message: January 15, 2025 (Ke Kiaʻāina) submitting the nomination to the Senate.
  • Status: Confirmed by the Senate.

Key Provisions and Impacts

  • Nature of action: This is a confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; no new statutes, funding authorizations, or administrative structures are created by GM 538 itself.
  • Term and continuity: Gary Simon will serve on the board through June 30, 2028, subject to Senate confirmation and any applicable removal or renewal provisions in state law.
  • Governance impact: With confirmed membership, the board will continue to have Gary Simon as a member, contributing to elder-affairs policy guidance and oversight during his term.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Gary Simon (nominee) and the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.
  • Secondary: Hawaii state government and stakeholders involved in elder-care policy (e.g., agencies, advocates, and elder populations who rely on policy decisions informed by the board).

Notable Details

  • No objections or reservations noted in the confirmation votes.
  • The process included standard committee review, public hearing, executive recommendation, and full Senate approval.
  • The Governor’s nomination letter was dated January 15, 2025, with formal transmission to the Senate on January 23, 2025.

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

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