Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 172 and 173, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of FRANCIS G. BREWER, DC, CICE, from the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association and two individuals. Dr. Brewer, a chiropractic physician for ten years, operates a chiropractic clinic and performs independent medical evaluations. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic with a minor in physical therapy and nutrition. Dr. Brewer recently served as Vice President of the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association. He is also a certified member of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

Your Committee received testimony in support of FLORENTINA J. JOHNASEN from twelve individuals. Ms. Johnasen was born in Kohala, Hawaii, and educated at Konawaena High School. She attended the University of Hawaii. For twenty years, Ms. Johnasen has served as an executive secretary at Hawaiian Electric Company. She is the current Lieutenant Governor of Education for Toastmasters International and volunteers her time at the YWCA and Iolani Palace.

Your Committee finds that the nominees possess the knowledge necessary to serve on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Johnasen is already serving on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners on an interim basis and thus is very familiar with the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.