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 Nos. 422 and 423, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received no testimony in support for the nominations of JASON WADE KAMEZAWA or NOLAN Y. KIDO.

Dr. Kamezawa is a licensed dentist who has maintained a private practice on Oahu for the past ten years. In addition to his professional practice, Dr. Kamezawa is involved in the community through fundraising committees for various organizations including Hawaii Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Shriners Hospital for Children.

A nominee for one of the two public member seats on the Board of Dental Examiners, Mr. Kido is an Accounting Professor at Chaminade University. He is active in the community through volunteer work with many organizations including the Hawaii Speech League, the University of Hawaii Business Plan Competition, and the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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 nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.