STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4031

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 736

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

State Board of Nursing

G.M. No. 736

DIANA RIGGS, 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 Diana Riggs for service on the State Board of Nursing.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Diana Riggs from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Riggs' background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the State Board of Nursing as a licensed registered nurse member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Riggs has over sixteen years of experience in the field of nursing. Ms. Riggs started her nursing career at the Maui Memorial Medical Center in 2006 working in the emergency department as a charge nurse. Ms. Riggs then began working at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii in 2011 as a primary care and specialty care charge nurse and is now the Director of Clinic Operations and also serves as the Wailuku Ambulatory Surgical Center Administrator. Ms. Riggs has extensive experience participating in various professional organizations and committees, including the Hawaii Ambulatory Nursing Council, Reginal Nurse Leadership Committee, Emergency Management Committee, Infection Control Committee, and Attendance Committee. Your Committee finds that Ms. Riggs has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in nursing in hospital and clinic settings will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Nursing. Your Committee therefore recommends that Diana Riggs be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, background, and dedication 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