STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3531

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 736

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

Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea

G.M. No. 736

KATHERINE FINN DAVIS, 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 Katherine Finn Davis for service on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Katherine Finn Davis from the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Davis' experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea qualify her for reappointment. Your Committee notes that Dr. Davis has a Doctor of Philosophy degree and has over twenty-five years of experience as a pediatric nurse, nurse practitioner, and researcher, and is well versed in health promotion and disease prevention. Dr. Davis has been a licensed Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Hawaii since 2016. Dr. Davis is currently the Director of Community Partnerships and a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Davis has served on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea since 2018 and currently serves as Vice-Chair. Dr. Davis' experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Davis be reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea based on her experience, knowledge, 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