STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1171

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 462

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 462, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Board of Nursing

 

G.M. No. 462

JAEDA R. ELVENIA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one private citizen.  A written statement and resume was received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee to the Board of Nursing has twenty-five years of experience in the field of nursing, including experience in both clinical and management roles in clinical, home health, and academic settings.  Your Committee finds that the nominee has a good understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing and has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards in the nursing profession.  Your Committee notes that the nominee presently works as a clinical manager of a medical-surgical unit and labor and delivery department.  In this position, the nominee has become familiar with state and federal regulations and regulatory agencies.  Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based on her professional experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair