STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2865

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 575, 576, 577, 578

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 575, 576, 577, and 578, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Council on Mental Health

 

G.M. No. 575

CHRISTOPHER ROCCHIO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 576

IRIS KANESHIRO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 577

SCOTT SHIMABUKURO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 578

SCOTT SHIMABUKURO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Christopher Rocchio, Iris Kaneshiro, and Scott Shimabukuro to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Mental Health.

 

CHRISTOPHER ROCCHIO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christopher Rocchio from the Department of Health.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Rocchio's background, experience, and knowledge qualify him for appointment to the State Council on Mental Health.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Rocchio is presently a Recovery and Resiliency Manager at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and has previous work experience as a Monitoring Coordinator for the Department of Health and Evaluation Coordinator for the University of Hawaii's Mental Health Services Research, Evaluation, and Training Program.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Rocchio is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Substance Abuse Counselor, having experience in community-based case management and mental health services research.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Rocchio be appointed to the State Council on Mental Health based on his experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service.

 

IRIS KANESHIRO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Iris Kaneshiro from the Department of Health.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kaneshiro's background, willingness to serve the community, and experience qualify her for appointment to the State Council on Mental Health.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kaneshiro is a Peer Support Specialist at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii, and has past work experience as a Hawaii Certified Peer Support Specialist Intern at the Department of Health and owner of One Giri Giri Hair Salon.  Your Committee recognizes Ms. Kaneshiro's commitment to advocating on behalf of consumers to assist the State Council on Mental Health in understanding consumers' abilities and not simply their disabilities.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kaneshiro be appointed to the State Council on Mental Health based on her background, dedication to public service, and experience.

 

SCOTT SHIMABUKURO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scott Shimabukuro from the Department of Health and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Shimabukuro's knowledge, experience, and expertise qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Shimabukuro is presently a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Family Psychologist who has been on staff with the Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division since 2007, as well as a Clinical Affiliate with the University of Hawaii School of Psychology.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Shimabukuro's extensive clinical experience, including the delivery and management of school-based counseling, school-based day treatment, residential treatment for children, and community-based services, and expertise in the training and dissemination of evidence-based treatment, treatment of sexual offenders, and suicide prevention will be great assets to the State Council on Mental Health.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Shimabukuro be appointed and reappointed to the State Council on Mental Health based on his knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair