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HI SB2862
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
- Requires all gubernatorial appointments to salaried executive branch positions not subject to civil service law (Chapter 76) to obtain Senate advice and consent
- Applies to persons appointed by the governor to serve in the executive branch or appointed under section 346-381.5 (Hawaii Revised Statutes)
- Current appointees serving in newly-covered positions must be nominated by the governor by the 41st day of the 2027 regular session and receive Senate confirmation
- Appointees who fail to obtain Senate confirmation by adjournment of the 2027 regular session may not continue serving in their positions
- Takes effect January 1, 2525
Legislative Description
Relating To Gubernatorial Appointments.
Salaries
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/20/2026
Government Operations1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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