STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3277

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 672, 673

 

 

 

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. 672 and 673, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea

 

G.M. No. 672

MALIA PRUETT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019 (name amended to MALIA TALLETT by GM729); and

 

G.M. No. 673

SCOTT DANIELS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Malia Tallett and Scott Daniels to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea.

 

MALIA TALLETT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Malia Tallett from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Tallett is presently an Outpatient Physical Therapist with the Hawaii Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Clinic, Inc., and a per diem Skilled Nursing Physical Therapist with Brighton Mountain Land Rehabilitation.  Dr. Tallett also has previous work experience as an Outpatient Physical Therapist at Big Island Physical Therapy Care, Acute Care Physical Therapist at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and Home Health Physical Therapist with Dori Maxon's Pediatric Contracting Services, Inc.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Tallett is an active member of the community as she is currently the Hilo High School's Girls Varsity Water Polo Coach and volunteers to assist with sports injuries at Pop Warner football games.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Tallett's expertise in physical therapy, background, and willingness to serve the public will greatly benefit the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea.

 

SCOTT DANIELS

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scott Daniels from the Department of Health, State Health Planning and Development Agency, and four individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Daniels is presently a Program Specialist for the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health in the Department of Health and has previous work experience as a Performance Improvement/Flex Coordinator and Interim Chief for the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Senior Analyst at the Hawaii Health Information Corporation, and Lecturer for the Public Administration Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Daniels is the President of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and a member of the Technical Assistance Service Center Advisory Board, National Center for Rural Health Works Advisory Board, Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center Advisory Board, and Hawaii Trauma Advisory Committee.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Daniels' proven leadership; background in health care at the local, state, and national levels; and dedication to public service will greatly benefit the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea.

 

     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