STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3485

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 538

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 538, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Medical Board

G.M. No. 538

FRANKLIN DAO, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Franklin Dao for service on the Hawai‘i Medical Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Franklin Dao from the Hawai‘i Medical Board, The Queen's Health Systems, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Dao's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawai‘i Medical Board qualify him for reappointment to the Hawai‘i Medical Board as a physician member from Oahu. Dr. Dao has been a licensed physician in Hawaii since 1997, has been board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology since 2003, and is currently in private practice with TTNYD&D, Ob/Gyn, Inc. Dr. Dao has served as Assistant Vice Chief of The Queen's Medical Center Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and is currently the chairperson of the Perinatal Committee for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Queen's Medical Center. Dr. Dao also holds a clinical faculty position with the University of Hawaii's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a trainer and mentor for physicians completing their graduate medical education. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Dao has been serving on the Hawai‘i Medical Board since 2017 and his insight and experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Dao be reappointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on his knowledge, experience, and desire to contribute to his community.

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