Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Chief Justice of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court, Gubernatorial Appointee, VLADIMIR P. DEVENS, for a term to expire in 10 years.
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Introduced
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2026
Apr 30Confirmed. Ayes, 20. Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Elefante, Ihara, Keohokalole, Lee, C., Moriwaki. Noes, 5 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, Rhoads, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none).Latest
Apr 29Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3991) with recommendation to Consent.
Apr 29One Day Notice 04-30-26.
Apr 24The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Rhoads, San Buenaventura; and 0 Excused: none.
Vote recorded The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. Result: fail.Upper
Apr 22The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 04-24-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Minor
Apr 17The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 04-22-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.