STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2124

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 519

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. 519, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea

G.M. No. 519

COLETTE KON, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Colette Kon for service on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Colette Kon from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kon's background and experience qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kon has an extensive background in nursing and is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with expertise in the geriatric population. Currently, Ms. Kon is the Patient Safety Manager for the Geriatric Extended Care Services at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System and previously served as the Associate Chief Nurse for the facility. Ms. Kon's past positions also include work at Pohai Nani Good Samaritan, Straub Mililani Urgent Care, Palo Alto Medical Clinic, Baystate Medical Center, Applewood at Amherst, and Kuakini Medical Center. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kon has served as an interim member of the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea since November 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kon be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea 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 are 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