GM 656
  • Introduced
    Jan 30, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
GM 656
Hawaii Senate Bill
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALE ARAKAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
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Senate • Apr 14, 2026: Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
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Mar 30, 2026, Senate
The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
YES: 3
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 3

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 2

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    Mar 30, 2026, Senate
    The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
    YES: 3
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 3

    NO: 0

      EXCUSED: 2

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      Apr 14, 2026, Senate
      Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
      YES: 25
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 25

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Apr 14, 2026, Senate
        Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
        YES: 25
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 25

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
            • Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
          • Apr 10, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3695) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
            • One Day Notice 04-14-26.
          • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
            • The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
          • Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
          • Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
            • Received.
            • Referred to EDU.
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