STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2853

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 566

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 No. 566, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

G.M. No. 566

RUSSELL JOHNSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Russell Johnson to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Tri-isle Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Russell Johnson from the Department of Health and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Johnson's knowledge, experience, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Tri-isle Subarea.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Johnson presently serves on the Maui Memorial Medical Center's Medical Ethics Committee and has previous work experience as the Regional Chief Financial Officer for Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, and Lanai Community Hospital, and Division Controller for Kapalua Land Company, Ltd.  Mr. Johnson has served as a member of the Health Planning Council, Tri-isle Subarea for six years and is currently serving as Chairperson of the Council, applying his extensive experience in accounting and administrative management.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Johnson's background in health care finance and operations, as well as his active participation in the Health Planning Council, Tri-isle Subarea, will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Johnson be reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-isle Subarea based on his proven leadership, experience, and dedication to public service.

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

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair