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Senate confirms nominees to Hawaii Paroling Authority and interstate compact administrator

3120511 · April 25, 2025
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Summary

The Hawaii Senate gave advice and consent to several governor's nominees to the Hawaii Paroling Authority and related positions by unanimous consent; the clerk recorded 22 ayes and nominees were introduced in the gallery.

The Hawaii Senate, by unanimous consent, gave advice and consent to several nominees to the Hawaii Paroling Authority and related posts during its floor session.

Madam Clerk announced that standing committee report numbers 1971 to 1975 on governor's messages were up for adoption on consent; the clerk then recorded 22 ayes and said the nominees had been confirmed. Senator Elefante later introduced the confirmed nominees in the gallery and asked them and their guests to stand for recognition.

The nominees identified in the floor introduction included Jean de Mello Jr. (GM567), listed as chairperson for the Hawaii Paroling Authority; Linda Rich (GM620) and Jennifer Merkel (GM619), both associated with the Hawaii Paroling Authority; and Sai Folo Aganon (GM694), identified as compact administrator for the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. The introduction also noted Corey Reinke, the current administrator for the Hawaii Paroling Authority, and retired administrator Fred Heune among guests and supporters.

The transcript records the clerk27s announcement of 22 ayes for the consent adoption and the Senate's confirmation of the nominees. No roll‑call vote breakdown by nominee was reported in the provided excerpt; the clerk announced the overall consent result.