STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3950

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 746

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 746, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawaiian Homes Commission

G.M. No. 746

SANOE MARFIL, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Sanoe Marfil for service on the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Sanoe Marfil from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; one member of the Kauaʻi County Council; three Commissioners of the Hawaiian Homes Commission; Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; Makaha Hawaiian Civic Club; Ahupuaʻa O Nānākuli Homestead; Waiʻanae Valley Homestead Community Association; Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Association; Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36; Nanakuli High and Intermediate School PTSA; Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations; Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Matson Navigation Company, Inc.; Hoʻomana Pono, LLC; VKN Services, Inc.; and thirty-six individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Marfil's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Your Committee notes that Ms. Marfil currently works as the Chief Program Officer at the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture where she has been employed since 2010. Her responsibilities encompass the strategic direction of all programming; development of strong relationships with foundations, businesses, and community leaders; and participation in development efforts through grant application and reporting. Ms. Marfil is also involved in her community, currently serving as the President of the Nanaikapono Hawaiian Civic Club and as a parent liaison for Ka Papahana ʻo Mā'ilikūkahi. Ms. Marfil has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit leader and is a Hawaiian educator with experience in Hawaiian culture and place-based pedagogy and curriculum. Your Committee finds that Ms. Marfil thoroughly understands the role and responsibilities of Commissioners and her experience, knowledge, and dedication to the advancement of Native Hawaiians will be assets to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Sanoe Marfil be appointed to the Hawaiian Homes Commission based on her experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Affairs,

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MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO, Chair