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GM 605

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA GOETZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

Confirms Joshua Goetz to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for a four-year term ending June 30, 2028.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella).
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Bill Summary · GM 605

GM605 — Confirmation of Joshua Goetz to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Overview

GM605 is a gubernatorial nomination confirmation requiring the Hawaii Senate to advise and consent to Joshua Goetz’s appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The term for the appointment is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The nomination was submitted by the Governor and subsequently confirmed by the Senate.

Nominee and appointment

  • Nominee: Joshua Goetz
  • Position: Member, State Council on Developmental Disabilities
  • Term: Expires June 30, 2028
  • Source of nomination: Governor’s proclamation/Executive Chambers
  • Governor’s citation: Provided in the Governor’s message to the Senate (January 15, 2025)

Purpose and effect

  • The bill serves as a formal Senate confirmation of a gubernatorial nominee to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
  • Upon confirmation, Goetz joins the council for the specified term, contributing to the council’s work on developmental disabilities policy, review, and recommendations within the state.
  • There are no stated statutory amendments or policy shifts within GM605 itself; the action is the appointment/confirmation of a council member.

Key provisions and changes

  • Confirmation action: Senate confirmation of Joshua Goetz.
  • Term details: 4-year term concluding June 30, 2028.
  • Authority: Exercises constitutional authority to advise and consent to gubernatorial nominations for state boards/councils.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced / Referred: January 23, 2025 (referred to HHS — Health and Human Services Committee).
  • Public hearing: Scheduled for April 7, 2025 (1:00 PM, Conference Room 225 & Videoconference).
  • Committee action: Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended Advise and Consent (April 7, 2025) with a 5-0 vote (no reservations or abstentions noted).
  • Report to full Senate: HHS reported to the full Senate with a recommendation to Advise and Consent (April 11, 2025).
  • One-day notice: Issued on April 11, 2025 opening the confirmation to floor action.
  • Senate action: Confirmed on April 14, 2025; Vote: 24 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused (Senator Fevella).

Impact and who is affected

  • Primary affected party: Joshua Goetz (nominee) and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
  • Secondary impacts: The council’s ongoing function in advising on policy and program development for individuals with developmental disabilities in Hawaii; does not appear to create new statutory mandates beyond confirming a member.

Notable context

  • The Governor's letter confirming the nomination was dated January 15, 2025, with formal Senate transmission to follow (received January 23, 2025).

Overall, GM605 finalizes the appointment of Joshua Goetz to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for a term ending June 30, 2028, after routine committee review and floor confirmation.

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

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