RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WAKANA HIROTA OF BERLIN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD.

This Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Wakana Hirota to serve as a member of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. Hirota, a resident of Berlin with substantial experience in victim advocacy, will join the board as a member of the general public to replace Ranesha L. Nichols. The confirmation grants Hirota a term ending June 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This procedural measure formalizes Hirota's appointment to the board that reviews cases involving psychiatric patients in state custody.