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GM 515

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID PADILLA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Governor's nominee David Padilla is confirmed as a State Boxing Commission member through 6/30/2028, ensuring a full panel to regulate boxing in Hawaiʻi.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Bill Summary · GM 515

Summary of GM515: Nomination and Confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi

Overview

GM515 concerns the gubernatorial nomination of David Padilla to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi, for a term that expires on June 30, 2028. The nomination was submitted by the Governor and subsequently confirmed by the Senate. The action is classified as a proclamation and constitutes a formal appointment rather than a broader statutory reform.

Purpose and Intent

  • Purpose: To obtain Senate advice and consent for the nomination of David Padilla to serve as a member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi.
  • Intent: Ensure the Commission has a full complement of members to regulate boxing within the state, with Padilla’s term defined to end on June 30, 2028.

Nominee and Term

  • Nominee: David Padilla
  • Position: Member, State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi
  • Term: Expiration date of June 30, 2028
  • Nomination Letter: Governor Josh Green submitted the nomination on January 15, 2025 (GOV.MSG. no. 515).

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce (CPN) on January 23, 2025
  • Public Hearing: Scheduled for March 21, 2025
  • Committee Action: CPN recommended Advise and Consent (March 21, 2025; 5 Aye votes, no reservations)
  • Report: CPN Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1938 (April 17, 2025) with recommendation to Advise and Consent
  • One-Day Notice: April 17, 2025
  • Senate Action: Confirmed on April 21, 2025
    • Ayes: 25
    • Aye(s) with reservations: None
    • Noes: 0
    • Excused: 0

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The only substantive action described is the appointment and confirmation of a gubernatorial nominee to the State Boxing Commission.
  • No statutory amendments, funding changes, or regulatory powers are enumerated in the bill text provided.
  • The action completes the appointment process for a four-year term ending 06/30/2028.

Who Is Affected

  • State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi (board composition and governance)
  • Boxing licensees, practitioners, and any regulatory bodies governed by the Commission
  • General public who rely on state regulatory oversight of boxing activities

Significance and Potential Impact

  • Ensures the Commission has a full, confirmed member to oversee boxing regulation in Hawaiʻi.
  • Provides continuity in leadership and regulatory oversight through the 2028 term.
  • Reflects standard executive-branch appointment and legislative-approval processes for state regulatory boards.

Next Steps

  • With Senate confirmation completed, David Padilla would assume or continue duties as a Commissioner on the State Boxing Commission for the designated term. Any specific duties, qualifications, or operational guidelines would be governed by existing Hawaiʻi statutes and the Commission’s rules.

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

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