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GM 782

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

2026 Regular Session

Nominate John McComas for a fixed-term SHCC seat (through 06/30/2030) requiring Senate confirmation to influence Hawaii’s statewide health coordination and policy decisions.

Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
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Bill Summary · GM 782

Bill Summary – GM 782 (Session 2026, Hawaii)

Overview

  • Bill: GM 782
  • Jurisdiction: Hawaii
  • Session: 2026
  • Title: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030
  • Purpose: To submit gubernatorial nominee John McComas for confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) for a fixed term ending June 30, 2030.

What the bill does

  • Formalizes the process of submitting John McComas to the Hawaii State Senate for confirmation as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.
  • Sets the term of office for the appointment to expire on June 30, 2030.
  • The nomination is a gubernatorial appointment, subject to Senate confirmation.

Key provisions and changes

  • Appointment and term: Confers the position of SHCC member to John McComas with a defined term ending 06/30/2030.
  • Confirmation process: Requires legislative advice and consent (confirmation) by the Hawaii State Senate for the gubernatorial nomination.
  • Scope of position: The SHCC governs statewide health coordination matters, and the nominee would participate as a voting or appointed member per existing SHCC structure (the bill itself confirms the nomination and term; operational details follow SHCC bylaws).

Who would be affected

  • John McComas: The gubernatorial nominee and future SHCC member, serving until 06/30/2030, pending confirmation.
  • Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC): Would gain a new or continued member (McComas) upon confirmation, influencing council deliberations and decisions on health policy, planning, and coordination at the state level.
  • Legislative process: Senate confirmation process is engaged, including public hearing, committee recommendations, and final Senate vote.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Referral: Referred to the House or Senate committee on Health (HHS) on 03-20-2026.
  • Committee actions:
    • 04-09-2026: HHS scheduled public hearing (04-15-2026).
    • 04-15-2026: HHS recommended “Advise and Consent” (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3951) with votes: 4 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused.
    • 04-29-2026: Reported from HHS with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
    • 04-30-2026: Confirmed by the full chamber with a vote of 24 Aye, 0 No, 1 Excused.
  • Final action: As of 04-30-2026, the nomination was confirmed by the legislature; the term then expiring 06-30-2030.

Practical implications

  • The confirmation solidifies McComas’s role on the SHCC, enabling him to participate in policy discussions and decisions affecting Hawaii’s health system.
  • The fixed term provides a defined tenure for governance continuity and planning, aligning with the council’s long-range health strategy goals.
  • The process reflects standard gubernatorial appointments requiring Senate confirmation, including public hearings and committee vetting.

If you’d like, I can add background on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council’s role, or provide a brief bio of John McComas if available.

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

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