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GM 778

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

2025 Regular Session

Robert Davis confirmed by the Hawaii Senate to serve on the School Facilities Authority through June 30, 2029.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Bill Summary · GM 778

Summary of GM 778 – Gubernatorial Nomination to the School Facilities Authority

Overview

  • Bill Type/Status: Executive proclamation confirming a gubernatorial nomination to the School Facilities Authority (SFA). The nomination of Robert Davis for a term ending June 30, 2029 has been confirmed by the Senate.
  • Nominee: Robert Davis
  • Authority: School Facilities Authority (SFA)
  • Term: Expiration of June 30, 2029
  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Classification: Proclamation
  • Current Status Details:
    • Senate confirmation: Ayes 25, Noes 0, Reservations 0, Excused 0
    • Public hearing and committee action occurred in April 2025
    • Governor’s transmittal letter dated March 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The Governor submitted Robert Davis for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, as authorized by Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution. The action provides for a new or continued appointment to the SFA with a term through June 30, 2029.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Nature of Action: This is a confirmation of an executive appointment rather than a statutory amendment. The primary substantive effect is to install Robert Davis as a member of the SFA for the indicated term.
  • Term and Appointment Details: The term is set to expire on June 30, 2029. No changes to the authority’s powers or governance structure are indicated in the provided text.

Affected Parties

  • Robert Davis: As the nominated recipient of the appointment, he becomes a member of the SFA pending confirmation (and now confirmed).
  • School Facilities Authority: Requires board membership to provide oversight and governance for Hawaii’s public school facilities, including planning, construction, maintenance, and related facilities governance.
  • State and Local Education Stakeholders: Student facilities, school districts, and state agencies relying on SFA decisions for capital projects and facility management may be affected by the authority’s leadership and decisions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • March 27–28, 2025: Governor’s transmittal letter and bill introduction; nomination filed with the Senate.
  • April 8, 2025: Public hearing scheduled (April 11) by the EDU committee.
  • April 11, 2025: EDU committee vote to Advise and Consent (5 Ayes; no negatives or reservations).
  • April 16–17, 2025: EDU report issued; one-day notice posted; Senate confirmation finalized with 25ayes (no opposing votes or reservations).
  • Authority of Action: The process follows the constitutional requirement for Senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the SFA.

Additional Notes

  • No explicit policy changes or new statutory authorities are introduced in the documents provided. The bill’s core purpose is the formal confirmation of a governance position within Hawaii’s School Facilities Authority.
  • The nomination and confirmation align with standard practice for maintaining leadership continuity on the SFA.

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

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