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HI SB2862

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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