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HI GM 797

died on adjournment

Submitting 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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Status date
Latest action
2026-04-24 — Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara).
Bill type
proclamation
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Sponsors

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-04-24

    Confirmed. Ayes, 24. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara).

  2. 2026-04-23

    One Day Notice 04-24-26.

  3. 2026-04-23

    Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3910) with recommendation to Consent.

  4. 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.

  5. 2026-04-21

    The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 04-22-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

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  6. 2026-04-15

    The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-21-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-03-31

    Referred to JDC.

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  8. 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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