STAND. COM. REP. NO. 878

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 273

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. 273, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Examiners in Optometry

G.M. No. 273

JOY BERNADETTE YUKIKO SHIMABUKU, 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 and one private citizen.  A personal statement and resume 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 for reappointment to the Board of Examiners in Optometry is very familiar with her duties and responsibilities, is professional, impartial, and asks difficult questions.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has previously served as a licensee-member on the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and gained insight into the decision-making process and the impact of regulatory boards on their respective industries and the public.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been reappointed based on her integrity, character, experience, 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