SSCR3746

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3746

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 832, 834, 835

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. 832, 834, and 835, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

G.M. No. 832

JOSEPH BURKE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

G.M. No. 834

ORIANNA SKOMOROCH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

G.M. No. 835

MALIA TALLETT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Joseph Burke, Orianna Skomoroch, and Malia Tallett for service on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

JOSEPH BURKE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Burke from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Burke from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Burke's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Your Committee notes that Mr. Burke is currently a Vaccine Pharmacy and Account Specialist for Pfizer Honolulu and Area Account Manager for Wyeth Honolulu and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over twenty-five years. Mr. Burke also has past work experience as a District Business Manager for Pfizer/Wyeth, Area Account Manager for Wyeth, Account Manager for ICL/Fujitsu, and Marketing Specialist for IBM. Your Committee finds that Mr. Burke has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members and his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Burke be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

ORIANNA SKOMOROCH

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Orianna Skomoroch from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Orianna Skomoroch from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Skomoroch's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Your Committee notes that prior to retirement, Ms. Skomoroch served as the Kauai Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and Administrator for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and Samuel Mahelona Hospital. Ms. Skomoroch is also highly active in the community, serving on the Hale ‘Opio Kauai, Inc. Board of Directors and Kauai Humane Society Board of Directors and as Vice-Chair of the Kauai County Subarea Health Planning Council. Your Committee finds that Ms. Skomoroch has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members and her extensive experience in the health care industry will enhance the effectiveness of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Skomoroch be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

MALIA TALLETT

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Malia Tallett from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Tallett's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. 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; and is the Owner and Physical Therapist for Ke Ola Kino Physical Therapy, LLC. Dr. Tallett is also highly active in the community as a valuable member of the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea and the current girls varsity water polo coach at Hilo High School. Your Committee finds that Dr. Tallett has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members and the insight she offers based on her years of experience will enhance the effectiveness of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Tallett be appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair