STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1482

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 569

 

 

 

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

 

Board of Pharmacy

 

G.M. No. 569

GARRETT A. LAU,

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, Ho‘ola Lahui Hawaii, and one private citizen.  A written statement and curriculum vitae were received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Your Committee finds that this nominee has fourteen years of experience as a pharmacist, including twelve years in supervisory and management roles.  Your Committee notes that this nominee's professional experience includes experience in ensuring regulatory compliance in public, private, and military settings.  Your Committee further notes that as Director of Pharmacy at Ho‘ola Lahui Hawai‘i – Kaua‘i Community Health Center, this nominee has experienced providing care to Native Hawaiian and uninsured or underinsured patients.  Your Committee finds that this nominee's experience providing access to medical care to historically underserved populations will be an asset to the Board.  Your Committee finds that this nominee has been appointed based on his experience, 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