Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2862: RELATING TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2862 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2664) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any person in a position that is not subject to the civil service law to obtain the advice and consent of the senate if the person is appointed by the governor to serve in the executive branch or is appointed pursuant to section 346-381.5, HRS. Requires persons currently serving in positions made subject to the advice and consent of the Senate by this Act to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate during the Regular Session of 2027 unless the appointee was subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2664) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
- The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-12-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-05-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to GVO, JDC.
- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.