Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 330, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of JENNIFER DIESMAN from the Hawaii Medical Service Association and the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Ms. Diesman currently serves on the Honolulu Subarea Health Planning Council and is being nominated for reappointment. She is the Director of Government Relations for the Hawaii Medical Service Association and is well-respected in the community. Ms. Diesman's extensive experience in the health care field and her strong work ethic make her a valuable asset to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.