STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2902

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 537

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 537, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Examiners in Optometry

G.M. No. 537

REID SAITO, for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Reid Saito to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Examiners in Optometry.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Reid Saito from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Optometric Association.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Saito's experience, desire to serve the community, and proven leadership on the Board of Examiners in Optometry qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Examiners in Optometry as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Saito is an optometrist in private practice and has been licensed in Hawaii since 2000.  Dr. Saito is involved with his profession and his community, serving as the immediate past President of the Hawaii Optometric Association and as a member of the East Honolulu Rotary Club.  Dr. Saito has been a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry since 2011, currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board, and is able to offer invaluable insight to the Board regarding his profession.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Saito's background will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Examiners in Optometry and recommends that he be reappointed to the Board of Examiners in Optometry based on his professional experience, knowledge, and dedication 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