STAND. COM. REP. NO. 893

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 245

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 245, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Pharmacy

G.M. No. 245

MARK E. BROWN, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A personal statement and curriculum vitae was received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's continued service on the Board of Pharmacy will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has been a licensed pharmacist since 1996 and due to his knowledge of pharmacy practice laws and rules, has been selected by his colleagues on the Board to represent Hawaii to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.  Your Committee finds that the nominee was reappointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on his credentials, knowledge, and commitment to public service. 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair