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 No. 238, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of JANET M. WILLIAMS was received from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Ali`i Veterinary Hospital, a pharmacist, and three individuals.

Your Committee finds that the nominee, Ms. Williams, graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy with a pharmacy degree. Further, your Committee finds that the nominee has been a licensed pharmacist in Hawaii since 1994. She is currently employed as a pharmacist by KTA Pharmacy in Kailua-Kona. The nominee was an interim appointment, commencing July 1, 2004.

Your Committee notes the nominee's statement that the position would give her an opportunity to be part of the important decision-making process that involves the issues, problems, and resolution of challenges facing pharmacy practice. Ms. Williams further stated that she believes she can use her knowledge gained from fifteen years of pharmacy service to contribute ideas and opinions.

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 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.