STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2870

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 588, 589

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 588 and 589, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Center for Nursing Advisory Board

G.M. No. 588	KARI LUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2018; and
G.M. No. 589	LYNN MILLIGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

KARI LUM

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kari Lum from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lum's educational background, professional experience, and commitment to the healthcare industry will be great assets to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.  Specifically, your Committee notes that over a career of more than twenty years in health care administration, Ms. Lum has built a reputation for professionalism, and has developed expertise in accreditation, regulatory compliance, and models of care to improve the health of people in her community.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lum has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been nominated to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board as a public member based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to improving the healthcare system of the State.

LYNN MILLIGAN

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lynn Milligan from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Chaminade University School of Nursing, and five individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Milligan's professional experience and leadership skills will contribute significantly to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.  Specifically, your Committee notes that Ms. Milligan has earned praise in her nursing career for her leadership and dedication to her profession by motivating nursing staff and students under her guidance.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Milligan has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been nominated to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board as a public member based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to improving the healthcare system of the State.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts 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 Higher Education and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair