Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 287, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of TERESA SAKAI, APRN from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

Ms. Sakai has been a registered nurse since October 20, 1975, and has been recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse since August 3, 2001. She has been a member of the Board of Nursing since July 1, 2003, and is currently working as a Public Health Nurse with the Kauai Department of Health and as a staff nurse at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. Ms. Sakai brings to the Board extensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice and a critical perspective on the effect of nursing regulations on the workplace and on patient safety.

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.