STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1170

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 461

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

Board of Examiners in Naturopathy

G.M. No. 461

KEVIN R. GIBSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A written 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 this nominee to the Board of Examiners in Naturopathy has served as an interim member of the Board since May 2008.  In that time, the nominee has been a reliable member who regularly attends Board meetings and uses his experience practicing naturopathic medicine to contribute to discussions.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has expressed a strong interest in advancing the health and safety of the public by enforcing high standards in his profession.  Your Committee further notes that the nominee has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to advancing public health and safety both as a licensed Naturopathic Physician and in his prior career in the field of environmental health and engineering science.  Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based on his professional experience, knowledge, and commitment to public health and 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