STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2116

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 521, 522

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 Nos. 521 and 522, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Health Planning Council, Kaua'i Subarea

G.M. No. 521	JILLIAN KELEKOMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 522	JILLIAN KELEKOMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Jillian Kelekoma for service on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Jillian Kelekoma from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kelekoma's knowledge and experience qualify her to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kelekoma has over twenty years of experience in the health care industry and has held multiple roles, including as a paramedic on Oahu and Kauai, medical training officer, flight paramedic, and medical coordinator. Currently, Ms. Kelekoma is the Medical Operations Manager at LifeSave KūPono where she provides oversight and general management for a critical care air ambulance provider. Ms. Kelekoma also works as a Paramedic with AMR Hawaii-Kauai County, Medical Training Officer with Barking Sands Fire Department, and as an EMS Educational Coordinator-Kauai County for Kapiolani Community College, Department of Emergency Medical Services. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kelekoma has served as an interim member of the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, since August 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kelekoma be appointed and reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea, based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her industry and community.

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