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

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology (Board), and three individuals testified in support of the nomination.

EVELYN H. YANAGIDA has been a licensed psychologist since July 1980 and holds a current license in good standing. Dr. Yanagida also holds a diplomate certificate in clinical psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. The nominee is on the staff of Kapiolani Medical Center and maintains a private practice specializing in child psychology. Additionally, Dr. Yanagida has served on the Board since July 2002 and is its current chairperson.

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.