STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3938

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 747

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 747, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 747

MARILYN MATSUNAGA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Marilyn Matsunaga for service on the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Marilyn Matsunaga from the Department of Health, American Medical Response, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Matsunaga's background, experience, and dedication to serving the public, specifically in the areas of health care and human services, qualify her to be appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee as a representative of the City and County of Honolulu who is a consumer of health care who has no connection with or relationship to the health care system of the State. Your Committee notes that Ms. Matsunaga has over twenty years of executive-level leadership experience in the State with over ten years of her leadership experience being in the health care industry. Your Committee further notes that Ms. Matsunaga has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Belief Consulting since 2003, and as the Owner of Pacific Clear Hawaii since 2020. Previously, Ms. Matsunaga was the Executive Director of the Oahu Workforce Development Board from 2008 to 2016, where she gained experience and knowledge of workforce development programs and initiatives. In addition, Ms. Matsunaga exemplifies her leadership experience in the health care field through her eight years serving as the Administrator of the State Health Planning and Development Agency and five years serving as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Director for Hospitals at the Department of Health. Your Committee finds that Ms. Matsunaga has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in health care research and planning will enhance the effectiveness of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Your Committee therefore recommends that Marilyn Matsunaga be appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 Health and Human Services,

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JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair