STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3325

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 683, 684, 685, 686

 

 

 

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. 683, 684, 685, and 686, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Council On Developmental Disabilities

 

G.M. No. 683

JACQUELINE INDREGINAL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 684

LOUISE IWAISHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 685

SARAH AHINA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

 

G.M. No. 686

SOL RAY DUNCAN,

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 Jacqueline Indreginal, Louise Iwaishi, Sarah Ahina, and Sol Ray Duncan to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

JACQUELINE INDREGINAL

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jacqueline Indreginal from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Indreginal is presently the Administrator for the Quality and Member Relations Section at the Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division and has previous work experience as a Registered Nurse in the State.  Her experience in various areas of health care has allowed her to view issues more objectively from both a consumer's perspective and administrative perspective.  Ms. Indreginal indicated in her personal statement that she values education and encourages the public, advocates, and organizations to learn about their rights and choices to protect themselves from exploitation and abuse.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Indreginal's knowledge, as well as her ability to work collaboratively with government agencies and community members, will be great assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

LOUISE IWAISHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for reappointment of Louise Iwaishi from the Department of Health, Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, Hilopaa Family to Family Health Information Center, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Iwaishi is presently the Medical Director for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health, Director of the Dyson Community Pediatrics Institute under the Department of Pediatrics of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Chief of Pediatrics at Shriners Hospital, and Developmental Pediatrics Consultant for the Department of Health.  Dr. Iwaishi is also highly active in the community, having served on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities since 2009.  Dr. Iwaishi indicated in her personal statement that, through her expertise, she can provide information related to Hawaii's Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant and how it impacts individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Iwaishi's wealth of knowledge, as well as her experience serving children with special health care needs and their families, will continue to be great assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

SARAH AHINA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Sarah Ahina from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Ahina is presently employed by the After-School Plus Program at Makaha Elementary School and has previously owned her own business, Keoni Kanaloa Da Kine Crafts.  Ms. Ahina is also active in the community, serving on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities since 2009 and as past President of the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, an organization she helped to establish.  Ms. Ahina indicated in her personal statement that she hopes to work with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in training and organizing self-advocates to interact with policymakers and improve the community.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Ahina's past experiences, as well as her willingness to help others access services and support so they can achieve independence, will be great assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

SOL RAY DUNCAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for reappointment of Sol Ray Duncan from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Duncan is presently a Receptionist for Easter Seals Hawaii and has past work experience as a Parking Auditor for Republic Parking Northwest, Inc., and Custodian and Cleaning Assistant at Kohala High School.  Mr. Duncan has been involved with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities since 2010 and, because of his commitment and dedication to serve the community, was officially appointed to the Council in 2012.  Mr. Duncan indicated in his personal statement that he hopes that the Council will address and solve transportation issues, such as ensuring timely pick-ups by The Handi-Van Service, and employment issues, such as individuals with developmental disabilities maintaining employment while maintaining their Supplemental Security Income benefits.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Duncan's dedication to serving the community, as well as his passion for self-advocacy, will continue to be great assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

     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