STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3253

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 505

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 505, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 505

STACIE KELIINOI, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Stacie Keliinoi for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Stacie Keliinoi from the Board of Physical Therapy, The Queen's Health Systems, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Keliinoi's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Keliinoi has been licensed as a physical therapist in Hawaii since 2013 and has gained considerable experience working in several physical therapy settings, including impatient, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and school-based therapy. Dr. Keliinoi currently works as a physical therapist at Kapiolani Medical Center and The Queen's Medical Center, and also serves as a lecturer at Kapiolani Community College. Dr. Keliinoi also holds a number of professional certifications with the American Board of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Keliinoi has been serving as an interim member of the Board of Physical Therapy and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Stacie Keliinoi be appointed to the Board of Physical Therapy 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 and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair