STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1599

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 596, 599

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 596 and 599, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board of Nursing

 

G.M. No. 596

JUDY KODAMA,

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

 

G.M. No. 599

OLIVIA KIM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Judy Kodama and Olivia Kim to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Nursing.

 

JUDY KODAMA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Judy Kodama from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kodama's background, experience, and dedication to public service qualify her for appointment to the State Board of Nursing as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kodama has over thirty years of nursing experience, has been licensed as a registered nurse in Hawaii since 1983, and has a Master of Science in Nursing.  Ms. Kodama currently serves as the Director of Nursing for the Maui Memorial Medical Center and has previously held a variety of positions in the nursing field, including as a flight nurse and a critical care nurse and manager.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kodama has served as an interim member of the Board since July 2014 and has a thorough understanding of its role and responsibilities and therefore recommends that Ms. Kodama be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to protecting consumers of the nursing profession.

 

OLIVIA KIM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Olivia Kim from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and seven individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kim's background, experience, and commitment to her profession qualify her for appointment to the State Board of Nursing as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kim is a licensed practical nurse who has worked for several years in nursing and the management of assisted living services in the Honolulu area.  Ms. Kim is currently the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Support at Kahala Niu, where she is tasked with responsibilities associated with assisted living services and providing nursing care.  Ms. Kim has also indicated a strong desire to contribute to her community and continue her education and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kim has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board and therefore recommends that Ms. Kim be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving the public.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair