STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2212

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 661

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

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

G.M. No. 661

DREW SARANILLIO, 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 Drew Saranillio for service on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Drew Saranillio from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Department of Education Monitoring and Compliance Branch, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Saranillio's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Your Committee notes that Mr. Saranillio has been working with the Department of Education for the past eighteen years as a teacher for students with developmental or behavioral needs, assisting schools implement inclusion frameworks, and is currently the Administrator of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act section in the Monitoring and Compliance Branch, where he ensures the Department of Education is in compliance with federal and state requirements for students with disabilities. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Saranillio's commitment to working for equal access under the law and experience providing information and education to internal staff and the public about developmental disabilities will be assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Saranillio be appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to community service.

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