STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3074

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 502, 503, 656, 657, 658

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. 502, 503, 656, 657, and 658, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 502	ALEXANDER CHOI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013;
G.M. No. 503	ANGELA HOWARD, for a term to expire 6-30-2015;
G.M. No. 656	LANCE MARUGAME, for a term to expire 6-30-2016;
G.M. No. 657	CHAD NELSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and
G.M. No. 658	CHRISTOBAL QUINTANA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Alexander Choi, Angela Howard, Lance Marugame, Chad Nelson, and Christobal Quintana to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Alexander Choi from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Choi's background and desire to serve the community qualify him to serve as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Your Committee notes that, as the owner of a full-service beauty salon with five locations on Oahu, Mr. Choi possesses a working knowledge of the beauty industry, which enables him to contribute a valuable perspective to the Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Choi currently serves as an interim appointee to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and is fully qualified to advocate for the public interest as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Angela Howard from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Howard's background and commitment to serving the public interest qualify her to serve as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Howard is the managing director of an internationally recognized hair services and products corporation with six locations in Hawaii and currently serves as an interim appointee to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Ms. Howard is able to provide her unique perspective to the Board, effectively advocate for consumer protection, and is fully qualified to serve the public interest as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lance Marugame from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Marugame's experience as a licensed barber, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Marugame has been a licensed barber in Hawaii for nearly forty years.  The nominee previously served for nine years as a member of the Board of Barbers and twelve years as a member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Mr. Marugame is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and has been reappointed to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Chad Nelson from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Kai Youth Baseball, and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Nelson's background and dedication to the beauty industry qualify him to serve as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Nelson is currently the Regional Director of a well-known salon business in the State and the operator of a beauty supply warehouse.  In his role as Regional Director, he has attended several meetings of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and thus is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the Board.  Mr. Nelson is committed to the professionalism of the beauty industry and is fully qualified to serve the public interest as a public member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christobal Quintana from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Quintana's experience as a licensed barber, commitment to public service, and prior leadership on the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology qualify him for appointment to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Quintana has been a licensed barber in Hawaii for over fifty years and previously served as a member of the Board of Barbers and the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.  Mr. Quintana's extensive experience and expertise as a licensed barber and as an active participant in the industry's legislative and professional initiatives will be an asset to the Board.  Your Committee further finds that he has been appointed to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on his knowledge, experience, 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