STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2013

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 602

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 602, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawaii Medical Board

G.M. No. 602

ELIZABETH IGNACIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Elizabeth Ignacio for service on the Hawaii Medical Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Elizabeth Ignacio from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Medical Association, Hawai‘i Radiological Society, and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Elizabeth Ignacio from one individual. Your Committee notes that the testimony submitted in opposition to this nominee contained no substantive information or commentary relating to her appointment.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Ignacio's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Medical Board as a licensed allopathic physician member from Maui County. Your Committee notes that Dr. Ignacio has been a licensed physician in Hawaii since 2010 and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic and Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Dr. Ignacio is currently employed with Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group and Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates as a diagnostic and interventional radiologist. During the course of Dr. Ignacio's career, she has gained broad experience and knowledge in her field and has served in numerous advocacy and medical society leadership roles in the State, including as President of the Hawaii Radiological Society; Delegate for the Council Steering Committee for the American College of Radiology; and in various roles for the Hawaii Medical Association where she currently serves as President elect. Dr. Ignacio was also at the forefront of the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, serving on the HICOVID Healthcare Provider Task Force, Hawaii Statewide Provider Surge Capacity Committee, Maui COVID Testing Capacity Group, and Aloha Trace Coalition. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Ignacio has served as an interim member of the Hawaii Medical Board since 2023 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Elizabeth Ignacio be appointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair