STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3864

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 751

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 751, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 751

STACIE KELIINOI for a term to expire 06-30-2029,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Stacie Keliinoi for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Stacie Keliinoi from the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Keliinoi's professional experience, clinical knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Physical Therapy qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a licensed physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Keliinoi has been licensed as a physical therapist in Hawaii since 2013 and currently practices at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children, where she provides physical therapy evaluation and treatment across acute, sub-acute, and outpatient settings. Dr. Keliinoi is also a Lecturer at Kapiʻolani Community College, where she develops course material and provides instruction in pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Keliinoi has served on the Board of Physical Therapy since 2023 and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chairperson. Your Committee finds that Dr. Keliinoi's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board of Physical Therapy. Your Committee therefore recommends that Stacie Keliinoi be reappointed to the Board of Physical Therapy based on her governance experience, knowledge, and commitment 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