STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3519

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 560, 561

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 Nos. 560 and 561, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board

G.M. No. 560	SANDRA DIAZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 561	SANDRA DIAZ, 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 Sandra Diaz for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Sandra Diaz from the Department of Health.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Diaz's professional experience, background, and desire to serve her community qualify her for consideration for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board. Your Committee notes that Ms. Diaz has been a Community Based Case Manager with Aloha House in Wailuku since 2007 and obtained a master's degree in social work in 2019. Ms. Diaz also has experience as a domestic violence counselor. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Diaz has served as an interim member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board since May 2019 and her knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Diaz be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the 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