SSCR1326

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1326

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 657, 658

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 657 and 658, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

G.M. No. 657

KEVIN BARDSLEY-MARCIAL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

G.M. No. 658

KIMBERLY ARAKAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Kevin Bardsley-Marcial and Kimberly Arakaki to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

KEVIN BARDSLEY-MARCIAL

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kevin Bardsley-Marcial from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and two individuals.

Mr. Bardsley-Marcial has been working with individuals with disabilities since 2002 and has experience as a direct support worker, supervisor, and manager. Mr. Bardsley-Marcial is currently the Manager of Performance Improvement at BAYADA Behavioral Health and Habilitation, an organization that provides personal assistance and habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities through the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program. Your Committee notes that Mr. Bardsley-Marcial serves in leadership roles at BAYADA by serving as designated clinical lead for service supervisors for the Medicaid Waiver Program as well as serving as BAYADA's representative with various community groups. In his personal statement, Mr. Bardsley-Marcial indicated that he hopes to promote evidence-based interventions, help view systems through an organizational behavior management perspective, and expand employment supports for participants of the Home-Based Community Services Waiver Program. Your Committee finds that Mr. Bardsley-Marcial's background, knowledge, and commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities will be assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

KIMBERLY ARAKAKI

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kimberly Arakaki from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health, and one individual.

Ms. Arakaki currently is employed as the Maternal and Child Health Public Health Manager and Branch Chief at the Department of Health in which she provides leadership to assure healthy outcomes for women, children, and families in Hawaii. Your Committee notes that Ms. Arakaki has over thirty years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities as a relief worker, instructor, employment coach, case manager, and training supervisor, and she previously worked as an administrator for the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health, where she was responsible for case management services statewide for individuals with developmental disabilities. Ms. Arakaki has valuable experience helping to develop state policies and legislation that emphasize self-determination and person centered planning and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. In her personal statement, Ms. Arakaki indicated that she hopes to encourage individuals to engage in non-paid community supports so that their lifestyles are not impacted significantly should government funding change. Your Committee finds that Ms. Arakaki's experience, breadth of knowledge, and dedication to serving the community will benefit the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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