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

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals testified in support of the nomination of Allyson M. Tanouye.

ALLYSON M. TANOUYE has been a licensed psychologist in good standing in Hawaii since 1993. As Director of the Counseling and Student Development Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dr. Tanouye oversees a professional staff that provides clinical services to students, faculty, and staff in one of only three internship programs in Hawaii approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). Her extensive knowledge of internship requirements is invaluable to the Board of Psychology, which evaluates applications for licensure in accordance with APA standards. Dr. Tanouye's active and dedicated participation in Board matters has led to her election as its Vice-Chairperson for the past two years.

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.