STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3518

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 557, 558, 559

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 557, 558, and 559, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 557

SIONE NAEATA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 558

SIONE NAEATA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 559

MARGARET JACKSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Sione Naeata and Margaret Jackson for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.

 

SIONE NAEATA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Sione Naeata from the Department of Health and Hawaii Youth Services Network.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Naeata's professional experience, background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for consideration for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Naeata is currently the Executive Director of the Bobby Benson Center in Kahuku, Hawaii, which is one of only two residential substance abuse treatment programs in the State.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Naeata has served as an interim member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board since May 2019 and his knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Naeata be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board based on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

MARGARET JACKSON

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Margaret Jackson from the Department of Health and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Jackson is currently the Parent Support Provider at Hawaii Families As Allies where she helps to expand knowledge about various community resources.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Jackson has served as an interim member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board since May 2019 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Jackson be appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board based on her knowledge, experience, 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