STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3618

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 536

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 536, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board

G.M. No. 536

MAILE MURRAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Maile Murray for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Maile Murray from the Department of Health and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Murray's experience in the field of substance abuse, commitment to public service, and dedication to improving the lives of those living with substance abuse issues, qualify her for appointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board. Ms. Murray was born and raised on Kauai and has worked as a health care professional in the field of substance abuse for over twenty years. In her current role as a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor with the Kauai Drug Court of the State of Hawaii Judiciary, she conducts assessments, facilitates groups, and coordinates treatment for individuals participating in the Drug Court program. Ms. Murray has also previously worked as a Social Services Assistant for the Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and as a Clinical Supervisor for the Hina Mauka Teen CARE Program. She is also certified as a Substance Abuse Professional by the National Association for Addiction Professionals and holds certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling and as a Prevention Specialist. Ms. Murray earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration with a focus in Criminal Justice from the University of Hawaii, West Oahu. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Murray's service on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board would fulfill the requirement of section 334-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Board includes a service area provider. Your Committee therefore recommends that Maile Murray be appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board based on her experience in the field of substance abuse and commitment to improving the lives of those living with substance abuse issues.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are 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 Health,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair