STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4021

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 810, 811

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 810 and 811, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Correctional Industries Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 810	LEEANN ARAKAKI-WARNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and
G.M. No. 811	LEEANN ARAKAKI-WARNER, 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 Leeann Arakaki-Warner for service on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of Leeann Arakaki-Warner from the Department of Public Safety.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Arakaki-Warner's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Ms. Arakaki-Warner previously worked as a secretary to the Warden of the Kulani Correctional Facility and as a correctional industries Administrative Program Manager and sales representative for the Department of Public Safety. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Arakaki-Warner has extensive knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures, procurement, budget and financial reporting, partnership within the Department of Public Safety Corrections Division, Correctional Industries' venture agreements with private sector business, and legislative dictates. Your Committee believes that this knowledge will allow Ms. Arakaki-Warner to assist the Committee in making sound and fair decisions. Your Committee therefore recommends that Leeann Arakaki-Warner be appointed and reappointed to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair