STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2143

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 660, 662

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. 660 and 662, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

G.M. No. 660	MARY BROGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 662	JOSHUA IGE, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Mary Brogan and Joshua Ige for service on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

MARY BROGAN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mary Brogan from the Department of Human Services, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Executive Office on Aging, Special Parent Information Network, Easterseals Hawaii, The Arc of Kona, Full Life, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Brogan's background, knowledge, and experience qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities as a representative of the Department of Health. Your Committee notes that Ms. Brogan has worked in the disabilities field for over twenty years and is currently the Administrator of the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health, where she leads the statewide system of supports and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ms. Brogan is also heavily involved with the Executive Office on Aging's No Wrong Door Initiative and the National Association of State Developmental Disabilities Directors. Your Committee finds that Ms. Brogan has been a member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities since 2018 and her extensive experience serving children and families in the State continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Council and therefore recommends that Ms. Brogan be reappointed to the Council based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

JOSHUA IGE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Joshua Ige from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Self Advocacy Advisory Council, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ige's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities representing individuals with developmental disabilities. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ige is a self-advocate who chairs the Lanai Chapter of the Hawaii Self‑Advocacy Advisory Council, where he provides leadership and is a role model for other self-advocates and is actively involved with the Council's annual Day at the Capitol. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ige is extremely active in his community and volunteers with several ongoing events at the Lanai Baptist Church, including Vacation Bible School, Wednesday Morning Breakfast, and Community Christmas Luncheon. Your Committee finds that Mr. Ige's personal experience, strong commitment to the community, and passion for helping others will be valuable assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and therefore recommends that Mr. Ige be appointed to 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