SSCR4082

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4082

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 787, 788, 789

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 787, 788, and 789, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Commission on the Status of Women

G.M. No. 787

DEJA OSTROWSKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

G.M. No. 788

TAMARIN MCCARTIN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and

G.M. No. 789

MARISA ADARO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Deja Ostrowski, Tamarin McCartin, and Marisa Adaro for service on the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women.

DEJA OSTROWSKI

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Deja Ostrowski from the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women and six individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Ostrowski's legal and policy experience, administrative expertise, and commitment to advocacy qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. Your Committee notes that Ms. Ostrowski is currently an attorney and Clinical Law Faculty member for Medical-Legal Partnership Hawai‘i at the William S. Richardson School of Law, where she advocates on behalf of patients at the community health center, focusing on the legal needs of those exiting incarceration and experiencing homelessness. Previously, she served as the Public Policy Advocate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and a staff attorney for the Domestic Violence Action Center. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Ostrowski's extensive knowledge of the numerous legal and policy issues facing women in the State, experience working with indigent and marginalized persons, and dedication to public service will continue to be great assets to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. Your Committee therefore recommends that Deja Ostrowski be reappointed to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women based on her experience, expertise, and commitment to serving her community.

TAMARIN MCCARTIN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Tamarin McCartin from ten individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Tamarin McCartin from five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. McCartin's experience as an obstetrician and gynecologist, expertise in medical issues primarily affecting women, and commitment to service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. Your Committee notes that Dr. McCartin served as a staff physician for the Navy Health Clinic Hawai‘i and University Health Partners, where she provided comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services to active duty and dependent women as well as community beneficiaries. She has been a physician, primarily practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist, since 1995 as both an active duty service member and as a veteran. Several testifiers also commented on the numerous positions of leadership and education that Dr. McCartin has held in the field of women's healthcare. Your Committee further finds that Dr. McCartin's career in medicine and her diverse range of experience have given her a deep understanding of issues facing women, particularly in the area of women's health. Your Committee therefore recommends that Tamarin McCartin be appointed to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women based on her experience, knowledge of issues primarily affecting women, and history of advocacy and leadership throughout her career in service.

MARISA ADARO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Marisa Adaro from the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce and four individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Marisa Adaro from three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Adaro's leadership and administrative experience, expertise in healthcare policy and management, and dedication to serving her community qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. Your Committee notes that Ms. Adaro has been the Director of Administrative Services for The Queen's Medical Center in Ewa Beach since 2019, and that prior to her current position she served at the same facility as Manager of Administrative Services from 2014 to 2019, and as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Coordinator from 2013 to 2014. In her capacity as Director of Administrative Services, she has taken leadership roles in the development and implementation of community outreach, special events, a volunteer program, and an ongoing health education calendar for the community. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Adaro's experience as a leader in her community, administrative expertise, and commitment to outreach and advocacy will be great assets to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. Your Committee therefore recommends that Marisa Adaro be appointed to the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women based on her history of leadership, expertise, and dedication to serving the public.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair