STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4011

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 713

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

Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances

G.M. No. 713

KUULEIALOHAONALANI SALZER-VITALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Kuuleialohaonalani Salzer-Vitale for service on the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kuuleialohaonalani Salzer-Vitale from the Department of Health.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Salzer-Vitale's experience in the field of substance abuse prevention, commitment to public service, and dedication to preventing students from misusing drugs and alcohol, qualify her for reappointment to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances as a member representing youth action. Ms. Salzer-Vitale is the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Affairs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The program's goals are to reduce the incidence and consequences of alcohol and other drug misuse and abuse among students by helping to prevent illegal or harmful use, conducting social marketing campaigns, and providing intervention for those who are at high risk. Her expertise is concentrated in the assistance of young adults from diverse backgrounds, including Native Hawaiians and service members with dependency issues. Ms. Salzer-Vitale has both a Master's degree in Public Administration and in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Salzer-Vitale's service on the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances fulfills the requirement of section 329-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that members be selected on the basis of their ability to contribute to the solution of problems arising from the abuse of controlled substances, and to the extent possible, shall represent the youth action segments of the community. Your Committee notes that Ms. Salzer-Vitale currently serves on the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that Kuuleialohaonalani Salzer-Vitale be reappointed to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances based on her experience in the field of substance abuse prevention and commitment to preventing young people from misusing drugs and alcohol.

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