SSCR2822

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2822

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 557, 558, 559

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 557, 558, and 559, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation

G.M. No. 557

DANIEL RICK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017;

G.M. No. 558

JULIETTE TULANG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017; and

G.M. No. 559

WAYNE KANEMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Daniel Rick, Juliette Tulang, and Wayne Kanemoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation.

DANIEL RICK

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Daniel Rick from the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Rick's knowledge, background, and experience qualify him for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation as a member representing the western section of Hawaii. Your Committee notes that Mr. Rick is presently the owner of a physical therapy business in Kailua-Kona and continues to work as a registered physical therapist. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Rick served as a member of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation West Hawaii Regional Board from 2008 to 2014, where he demonstrated his commitment to his community's health care system, and his experience in health care as a physical therapist and business owner of a physical therapy clinic will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Rick be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation based on his experience, background, and dedication to serving the community.

JULIETTE TULANG

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Juliette Tulang from the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation; Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, East Hawaii Regional Board; and ten individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tulang's proven leadership, experience, and awareness of health care challenges in her community qualify her for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation as an at-large member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Tulang is presently the President of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation and has a wide variety of previous work experience, including working as the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the County of Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Tulang has an awareness and understanding of the balance between quality health care and financial resources, which stems from her understanding of the legislative process of policy development. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Tulang be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation based on her leadership skills, background, and dedication to serving the community.

WAYNE KANEMOTO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Wayne Kanemoto from the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation; Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, East Hawaii Regional Board; and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kanemoto's background, experience, and commitment to serve qualify him for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation as a member representing the eastern section of Hawaii. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kanemoto is presently involved with Kanalani Enterprises, LLC, and has a variety of previous work experiences, including a distinguished career in education as a science teacher and as Principal of Laupāhoehoe High and Elementary School. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kanemoto has demonstrated his commitment to improving health care throughout the east Hawaii region as Vice Chair and in other roles on the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation East Hawaii Regional Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kanemoto be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation based on his proven leadership, background, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair