Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAN IWASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

2025 Regular Session

Bill GM 698 confirms Jan Iwase to the School Facilities Authority, ensuring qualified oversight of Hawaii's school facilities until June 30, 2029, impacting education statewide.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none).

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Bill Information

Bill Number: GM 698

Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, Jan Iwase, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Status: Confirmed

Vote Outcome: Ayes: 24, Noes: 1 (Senator Awa), Excused: 0

Introduced: March 04, 2025

Classification: Proclamation

Subject: School Facilities Authority

Purpose and Intent

Bill GM 698 serves to confirm the gubernatorial nomination of Jan Iwase to the School Facilities Authority. This nomination is part of the Governor's responsibility to appoint individuals to various state boards and authorities, ensuring that qualified candidates are in place to oversee critical functions related to school facilities in Hawaii.

Key Provisions

Nominee: Jan Iwase is nominated to serve on the School Facilities Authority.

Term Expiration: The term for the nominee is set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Confirmation Process: The bill outlines the process for confirmation, which includes a review by the Senate Education Committee (EDU) and a final vote by the full Senate.

Legislative Actions

March 04, 2025: The bill was received and referred to the Senate Education Committee (EDU).

April 08, 2025: A public hearing was scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Conference Room 229 and via videoconference.

April 11, 2025: The EDU committee recommended advising and consenting to the nomination, with a unanimous vote of 5 Ayes and no reservations or no votes.

April 16, 2025: A one-day notice was issued for the Senate vote.

April 17, 2025: The Senate confirmed the nomination with a vote of 24 Ayes and 1 No.

Impact

The confirmation of Jan Iwase to the School Facilities Authority is significant as it ensures that the authority is equipped with a qualified member who will contribute to the oversight and management of school facilities in Hawaii. This role is crucial for maintaining and improving educational infrastructure, which directly affects students and educators across the state.

Conclusion

Bill GM 698 successfully confirmed Jan Iwase's nomination to the School Facilities Authority, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to effective governance in the management of educational facilities. The confirmation process was conducted transparently, with opportunities for public input and legislative scrutiny.

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