Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1611
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires a person appointed to serve as the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System, Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, or another position that serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to GVO, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 411) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.