STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3078

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 619

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 619, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Administrator, State Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles

G.M. No. 619

KRISTIN DAVIDSON, 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 Kristin Davidson for service on the State Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ).

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kristin Davidson from the Judiciary, Godwits Mercy Inc., Women Speaking Out, and seventeen individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Davidson's experience and knowledge qualify her for reappointment to the State Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles. Your Committee notes that Ms. Davidson currently works as a Social Services Manager for the Hawaii State Judiciary and serves as the Compact Administrator for the State Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles. Ms. Davidson has fourteen years of experience in youth social services with positions ranging from Juvenile Probation Officer to Special Advocate. She serves on multiple committees related to youth sexual exploitation, family courts, police officer training, and labor management to better educate entities and agencies about juvenile justice. Ms. Davidson is knowledgeable of local communities and regularly works with volunteers, community partners, and local resources to ensure the best interests of juveniles and juvenile special services. Your Committee therefore recommends that Kristin Davidson be appointed to the State Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs,

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair