STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3089

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 506, 507

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 506 and 507, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

G.M. No. 506	LINA KIKUTA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 507	KATHLEEN KANG-KAULUPALI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Lina Kikuta and Kathleen Kang-Kaulupali to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lina Kikuta from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee currently serves as an interim appointee on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is familiarizing herself with the role of the Board and her role as a Board member.  Your Committee notes that the nominee provides the Board with valuable perspectives as a lay consumer member, understands the function and responsibilities of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and expresses a strong commitment to public service.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kathleen Kang-Kaulupali from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Papa Ola Lokahi, and four individuals.

     Your Committee finds that the nominee currently serves as an interim appointee on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Your Committee notes that the nominee's experience with national and state boards and extensive professional health care background will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee understands the function and responsibilities of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and expresses a desire to be an advocate for consumer protection and safety.

     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