STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4012

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 785

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

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

G.M. No. 785

HILARY OKUMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Hilary Okumura for service on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Hilary Okumura from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okumura's experience in the health care industry, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring that all people have access to quality health care at reasonable cost, qualify her for reappointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council as a public member.

Ms. Okumura has served in the long-term care industry for the past eight years. She is currently the Administrator for Nuuanu Hale. Previously, she was the Administrator for Arcadia Home Health and the Administrator in training at Craigside Retirement Residence. Ms. Okumura is an active community member. She is President and Coach for Leahi Soccer Club and volunteers with the Hawaii State Office of Health Care Assurance, Kidney Health and Diabetes Management Program, and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. Ms. Okumura has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Creighton University and a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Your Committee notes that Ms. Okumura currently serves on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that Hilary Okumura be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her experience in the health care industry and commitment to ensuring that all people have access to quality health care at reasonable cost.

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