Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 267, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of MARY JO KEEFE from the Department of Health. Ms. Keefe currently serves on the Drug Product Selection Board and is nominated for a second term. Ms. Keefe is a private sector pharmacist. She is a member of the Hawaii Pharmacy Association, serves as treasurer for the Maui County Pharmacist Association and is an active member in the Hawaii Diabetes Association. Her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and past Board membership make her a valuable contributing member of the Drug Product Selection Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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.