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. 497, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was submitted by three individuals.

LAURIE STEELSMITH earned degrees in natural health sciences, acupuncture, and naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Steelsmith has practiced naturopathic medicine since 1993 and is currently in private practice at Kahala Natural Health Center.

Dr. Steelsmith is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians, and Hawaii Acupuncture Association. Additionally, the nominee is a diplomate of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists.

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.