Bill
GM 742
Senate confirms Marcia Roberts-Deutsch to Hawaii's State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for a term through June 30, 2029, strengthening governance of cultural programs.
GM 742 — Confirmation of Gubernatorial Nominee to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
Overview
- Purpose: Submits for the Senate’s consideration and confirmation the gubernatorial nomination of Marcia Roberts-Deutsch to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) for a term ending June 30, 2029.
- Classification: Proclamation. This is a gubernatorial appointment confirmation process rather than a substantive statute.
- Subject: State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) governance.
- Status: Confirmed by the Senate (Ayes 25; Noes 0; Aye(s) with reservations 0; Excused 0).
Nominee and Term
- Nominee: Marcia Roberts-Deutsch
- Position: Member of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
- Term expiration: June 30, 2029
- Basis: Nominated by the Governor under Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution for Senate confirmation.
Legislative Actions and Timeline
- Introduced: March 21, 2025
- Referred to: Senate Committee on Tourism, Culture, and the Arts (TCA) on March 21, 2025
- Public hearing: Scheduled for April 16, 2025 (held)
- Committee action (TCA): Reported on April 16, 2025 with recommendation to Advise and Consent; Vote: 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 excused
- Committee report: TCA Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2012 (April 30, 2025) with recommendation to Advise and Consent
- Notice: One Day Notice issued on April 30, 2025 (for the 05-02-25 confirmation)
- Senate action: Confirmed on May 2, 2025 (Ayes 25; Noes 0; Ayes with reservations 0; Excused 0)
Key Provisions and Effect
- Appointment action: Formal submission of Marcia Roberts-Deutsch for Senate confirmation to serve on the SFCA.
- Term: The appointment runs until June 30, 2029, aligning with standard SFCA terms.
- Procedural outcome: The Senate has confirmed the nomination, effective upon action recorded (05-02-2025).
Impact and Stakeholders
- Impact: Fills a gubernatorial appointment to the SFCA, contributing to governance and oversight of Hawaii’s cultural arts programs, funding allocations, and statewide cultural initiatives.
- Affected parties: Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, its staff and fellow board members, arts organizations, cultural institutions, and the broader cultural sector relying on SFCA programs.
Notes
- The nomination and confirmation process followed the constitutional pathway for executive appointments: Governor submits the nomination, Senate conducts public hearings (TCA) and votes, and final confirmation is recorded.
- No opposition or reservations were noted in the final Senate action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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