STAND. COM. REP. NO. 884

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 267, 270

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. 267 and 270, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Psychology

G.M. No. 267	CAROL L. NOWAK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012; and
G.M. No. 270	MARGO I. PETER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Nowak was submitted by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the North Hawaii Outcomes Project, the Sex Abuse Treatment Center, the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and one private citizen.  Testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Peter was submitted by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the University of Hawaii Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and three private citizens.  Written testimony presented to your Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominees for appointment to the Board of Psychology possess the requisite qualifications to serve on the Board.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Nowak currently serves as an interim appointee to the Board and has proven to be an extremely reliable member who stimulates thoughtful discussion and provides sound recommendations.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Nowak has a diverse background in private practice, teaching, and supervision in both the private and non-profit sectors.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Peter currently serves as an interim appointee to the Board and has proven to be an exceptional member who exemplifies all the qualities of a diligent professional.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Peter has an extensive background that includes academia, clinical practice, and social service provision in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  Your Committee further finds that the nominees were appointed based on their knowledge, integrity, 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