STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1828

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 295, 296

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 295 and 296, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 295	LANA KAUIPUNA ALAPA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011; and
G.M. No. 296	CHRISTOBAL JUAN QUINTANA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds Lana Kauipuna Alapa and Christobal Juan Quintana to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board).

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Lana Kauipuna Alapa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     As a professional makeup artist, Ms. Alapa currently serves as the official makeup artist for Hawaii Stars Presents, Inc. which produces local televisions shows such as Jan Ken Po and Hawaii Stars.  She also provides various services for L.A. Image Corporation, which produces major statewide beauty pageants, provides services to the bridal industry, and runs a makeup school and modeling classes.  She has also served as a makeup artist to local celebrities for various events.  In addition to her career in the beauty industry, Ms. Alapa also is active as a martial arts instructor and participates in karate, kung fu, and iaido.  As a current member of the Board, Ms. Alapa brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to the Board and will continue to serve as a key component to the Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Christobal Juan Quintana from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Mr. Quintana has been a barber and hair stylist for forty‑seven years.  Self-employed as a barber and hair stylist since 1960, Mr. Quintana currently works at Kahala Barbers but considers himself semi-retired.  Before starting his career as a barber and hair stylist, Mr. Quintana served four years in the United States Navy.  He is currently a member of the Board and his forty-seven years of experience has made him a highly valuable asset.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Quintana is highly qualified to be reappointed to the Board.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing that are 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.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair