STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2112

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NO. 517

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 517, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances

 

G.M. No. 517

JODY JOHNSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Jody Johnson for service on the Hawai‘i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jody Johnson from the Department of Health and three individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds Ms. Johnson's knowledge, education, and experience qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Johnson has worked in a variety of practice settings in the counseling field over the past two decades; holds multiple certifications, including as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor; and is currently serving as the Lead Counselor and Acting Director at the Substance Abuse Counseling Center at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Johnson's extensive experience in the field of substance abuse counseling will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Johnson be appointed to the Hawai‘i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her profession.

 

     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