Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 134 and 135, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs testified in support of both nominations and two individuals testified in support of nominee Carla M. Morioka.

HEIDI M.K. FOWLER, nominated as a public member of the Board, studied at Kapiolani and Leeward Community Colleges and is a professional make-up artist. Ms. Fowler's community service experience includes working with inner city youths at risk and domestic violence victims. The nominee has served as an interim member of the Board since July 2004.

CARLA M. MORIOKA studied at Crel Beauty College and is a licensed cosmetologist. Ms. Morioka taught at Trendsetters Beauty College, is a past member of the Hawaii Cosmetologist Association, and owned and operated a beauty salon for thirteen years. Since July 2004, the nominee has served as an interim member of the Board representing the cosmetology profession.

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.