Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiIntroduced
GM 817: Informing the Senate that on August 9, 2026, he has appointed Danielle M. Bass to the Senate, effective immediately, to serve as the Senator from the 18th Senate District to temporarily fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Michelle N. Kidani.
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GM 817 status: Introduced — Received (updated Aug 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The membership of the 18th Senate District is updated via gubernatorial appointment.
Who is affected
Constituents of the 18th Senate District and the Senate body.
Requirements and enforcement
The Governor is required to formally notify the Senate of the appointment to fill the seat vacated by Michelle N. Kidani.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective immediately as of August 9, 2026.
Potential benefits
Restoration of district representation and legislative functionality.
Risks and tradeoffs
The lack of an electoral process for filling the vacancy.
What is still unknown
The duration of the appointment's term is not specified in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures the 18th District retains legislative representation
- Executes mandatory constitutional vacancy procedure
- Maintains full voting membership in the Senate
Risks
- Lacks direct voter mandate for the appointee
- Removes opportunity for public primary selection
- Limits competitive field for the 18th District seat
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
This bill is procedural; it does not involve policy changes.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to a legislative abstract.
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