STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 4008
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 640
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. 640, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:
Hawaii Advisory Commission
on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances
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G.M. No. 640 |
LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lilinoe Kauahikaua from the Department of Health, ‘Ekolu Mea Nui, and ten individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kauahikaua's experience in substance abuse research, commitment to public service, and dedication to improving the lives of persons with substance abuse issues, qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances. Ms. Kauahikaua is a Community/Populations Health Specialist, focusing on addictions, with Papa Ola Lōkahi under Hale Ho‘ona‘auao: The Learning Institute. Ms. Kauahikaua has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a Hawaii Lifestyles Certificate-Hawaiian Studies from the Hawaii Community College, and a Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice with a minor in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. At the University of Hawaii, Ms. Kauahikaua's research focused on indigenous approaches to behavioral and mental health, reentry services, incarceration, and substance misuse. Ms. Kauahikaua helped to develop the Mālama Project, a culturally-grounded collegiate recovery program at the University of Hawaii for students impacted by substance misuse. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kauahikaua's service on the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances fulfills the requirement of section 329-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that a member have the ability to contribute to the solution of problems arising from the abuse of controlled substances, and represent the educational segment of the community. Your Committee therefore recommends that Lilinoe Kauahikaua be appointed to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances based on her experience substance abuse research and commitment to commitment to improving the lives of those with substance abuse issues.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on 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 Health,
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____________________________ JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair |
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