STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2214

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 678

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

Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea

G.M. No. 678

MALIA TALLETT, 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 Malia Tallett for service on the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Malia Tallett from the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Tallett's background, knowledge, and proven experience on the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea. Your Committee notes that Dr. Tallett has worked as a physical therapist for over ten years; has work experience in a variety of health care settings, including acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing home health, pediatrics, orthopedics, and behavioral health; and is the Owner and Physical Therapist for Ke Ola Kino Physical Therapy. Dr. Tallett is also active in her local community, serving as a Big Island Interscholastic Federal Water Polo Official and First Aid responder for local community sporting events. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Tallett has been a member of the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea since 2016 and the insight she offers based on her years of experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Tallett be reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County 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