STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2129

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 533

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

Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs

G.M. No. 533

WILLIAM KINAKA, 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 William Kinaka for service on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of William Kinaka from the Executive Office on Aging, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kinaka's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kinaka served for thirty-five years as the legal counsel for Hale Mahaolu Elder Housing Corporation and, since his retirement, has been active on its Board of Directors. Mr. Kinaka also served for over thirty-five years on the Board of Maui Adult Day Care Centers, including approximately twenty years as its President. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kinaka, now an elder himself, acted as a caregiver for his parents and mother-in-law, and therefore has experience with elder issues from a personal standpoint. Your Committee finds that Mr. Kinaka has served as an interim member on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs since July 2018 and his legal experience and history as an advocate and supporter of Hawaii's kupuna will continue to be assets to the Board. Therefore, your Committee recommends that Mr. Kinaka be appointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to Hawaii's kupuna.

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