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Senate confirms Ryan Yamane as director of Department of Human Services, 22-1
Summary
The Hawaii Senate confirmed Ryan Yamane as director of the Department of Human Services after multiple senators spoke in support; the vote was 22 in favor, 1 opposed. Forrest Wells was also acknowledged after his approval to the State Council on Mental Health.
The Hawaii Senate confirmed Ryan Yamane as director of the Department of Human Services by a 22-1 vote after members of the chamber spoke in support of his nomination.
Senators who spoke during consideration cited Yamane’s years of public service, prior legislative experience, and work with disaster mental-health response. Senator San Buenaventura introduced Yamane to the Senate and described his background in voluntary crisis counseling and legislative work; several other senators—including Senator Fevella, Senator Aquino, Senator Elefante, Senator DeCoite, Senator Kidani and Senator Kim—rose to offer praise and express support before the confirmation vote.
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