HI GM 797
died on adjournmentSubmitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, MICHAEL K. SOONG, for a term to expire in 10 years.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-24 — Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara).
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Action timeline
2026-04-24
Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara).
2026-04-23
One Day Notice 04-24-26.
2026-04-23
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3910) with recommendation to Consent.
2026-04-22
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
2026-04-21
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 04-22-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-04-15
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-21-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2026-03-31
Referred to JDC.
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2026-03-31
Received.
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Votes
The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination.
2026-04-22 · fail · 4-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Rhoads: yes
- Gabbard: yes
- Chang: yes
- Awa: yes
- San Buenaventura: not voting
Confirmed.
2026-04-24 · fail · 24-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Senator(s: not voting
Related bills
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