STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3520

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 562, 563

 

 

 

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. 562 and 563, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 562

STEVEN BRITTAIN,

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

 

G.M. No. 563

STEVEN BRITTAIN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Steven Brittain for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Steven Brittain from the Department of Health and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Brittain's professional experience, unique background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for consideration for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Brittain has a diverse professional background.  Mr. Brittain practiced law in Hawaii for twenty years, worked as a substance abuse and anger management counselor, and served as a shift-worker in homeless shelters and prison reintegration programs.  Your Committee further notes Mr. Brittain is an active member in numerous professional and community organizations.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Brittain has served as an interim member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board since June 2019 and his knowledge and unique experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Brittain be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board based on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair