STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2213

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 677

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

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

G.M. No. 677

JULIE POTTER-DUNLOP, 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 Julie Potter-Dunlop for service on the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Julie Potter-Dunlop from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Potter-Dunlop's background, experience, and prior experience on the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea. Your Committee notes that Dr. Potter-Dunlop is currently a Nurse Educator and Scientist at the University of Hawaii Maui College and a grant writer with the Research Center of the University of Hawai‘i. Dr. Potter-Dunlop is active within her profession and has published and given numerous professional presentations and is currently a member of the National League for Nursing, National Education Association, University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and National Student Nurses' Association. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Potter-Dunlop is a former member of the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea and the insight she offers based on her many years of experience will enhance the effectiveness of the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Potter-Dunlop be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public 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