STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3741

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 825

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 No. 825, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation

G.M. No. 825

KEVAN WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Kevan Wong for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kevan Wong from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Oahu Region; and four individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Kevan Wong from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wong's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Your Committee notes that Mr. Wong is currently the State Legislative Liaison for Honolulu and Special Assistant to the Mayor in the Office of the Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu and has served in various capacities as a staff member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Mr. Wong is also highly active in the community through a variety of initiatives, including the Aina in Schools Farm to School Initiative, Earth Day Canal Cleanups, and Mo‘il‘ili Community Center Painting Project. Your Committee finds that Mr. Wong has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in legislative affairs from the state and county perspectives will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Wong be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

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