STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4010

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 644

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

State Council on Mental Health

G.M. No. 644

MARGARET JACKSON, 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 Margaret Jackson for service on the State Council on Mental Health.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Margaret Jackson from the Department of Health.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson's experience working with families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges; commitment to public service, and dedication to improving the lives of Hawaii's children, qualify her for appointment to the State Council on Mental Health. Ms. Jackson is employed as a parent partner for Hawaii Families as Allies, an organization primarily staffed by parents, grandparents, foster parents, or hanai parents of children with emotional or behavioral health challenges. In her role, Ms. Jackson encourages families to be vocal advocates and to make their voices heard. Ms. Jackson also currently serves on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board. Your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson's service on the State Council on Mental Health fulfills the requirement of section 334-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that a member be a representative of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Margaret Jackson be appointed to the State Council on Mental Health based on her experience assisting families of children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, and commitment to improving the lives of Hawaii's children and families.

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