STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1622

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 733, 738, 781

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 733, 738, and 781, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

 

G.M. No. 733

MAXINE NAGAMINE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014;

 

G.M. No. 738

JENNIFER PATRICIO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and

 

G.M. No. 781

LESLIE TAWATA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

MAXINE NAGAMINE

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Maxine Nagamine to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Nagamine from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Arc in Hawaii, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee notes that Dr. Nagamine received a Bachelor of Education degree, a Master's Degree in Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Administration, all from the University of Hawaii.  Dr. Nagamine presently has over forty years of experience as an educator, including extensive experience as an administrator and a State Education Specialist.  Dr. Nagamine currently serves with the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support, providing guidance and support through information dissemination, in-service training, visits, and conferences in all areas of Special Education, with a focus on secondary transition.

 

     Your Committee notes that Dr. Nagamine has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service as a public sector educator for over four decades.  Dr. Nagamine has also demonstrated leadership ability through her participation and attendance at meetings with community agencies, councils, and University programs.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Nagamine has been appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

JENNIFER PATRICIO

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Jennifer Patricio to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Patricio from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Patricio received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge, and a Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  Ms. Patricio presently works as a Staff Attorney with the Hawaii Disability Rights Center where she represents clients at administrative and court hearings, advises clients on legal rights and remedies, and provides supervision to non-attorney staff.  Ms. Patricio also serves Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii as a pro bono attorney performing case assessments and providing legal advice to pro se clients.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Patricio has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service as a pro bono attorney with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii.  Ms. Patricio has also demonstrated leadership during her initial four-year term on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Additionally, Ms. Patricio has cerebral palsy and brings her personal experience as a professional living and working with a developmental disability.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Patricio has been reappointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

LESLIE TAWATA

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Leslie Tawata to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Tawata from the Department of Human Services; Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; and one individual.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Tawata received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Hawaii.  Ms. Tawata has over twenty-five years of experience with the Hawaii Department of Human Services.  Ms. Tawata is the Assistant Administrator of the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services, where she is responsible for overseeing the administration and operation of the Division's programs and ensuring that the Medicaid program complies with federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.  Ms. Tawata also has extensive experience with the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services working on Medicaid issues.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Tawata has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary and extensive service with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Tawata has been appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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 Health,

 

 

 

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JOSH GREEN, Chair