STAND. COM. REP. NO. 882

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 252, 264

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 Nos. 252 and 264, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Dental Examiners

G.M. No. 252	MARIAN J. GREY, for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and
G.M. No. 264	CHERYL M. NAKAGAWA RDH, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the reappointment of both nominees from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  Personal statements and curricula vitae were received from the nominees.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

Your Committee notes that Marian J. Grey's background as a former dental assistant gives her knowledge and perspective that is valuable to the Board.  Ms. Grey has also contributed to the Board through serving as a member of the Rules/Legislative Committee and has devoted many additional hours in the Committee's deliberations on amending the Board's administrative rules.

     Your Committee notes that Cheryl M. Nakagawa is always prepared for meetings and shares valuable insights based on her many years of experience as a licensed dental hygienist.  Ms. Nakagawa has contributed her time as chair of the Rules/Legislative Committee and as the Board's representative at legislative hearings.

     Your Committee finds that the nominees have each made valuable contributions to the Board of Dental Examiners during their current terms and that the reappointment of both nominees will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that the nominees have been reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on their credentials, experience, and commitment to public service. 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair