STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2937

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 539, 540

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 Nos. 539 and 540, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

G.M. No. 539	JAMES PLEISS, for a term to expire 6-30-2018; and
G.M. No. 540	LINA KIKUTA, for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

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

JAMES PLEISS

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of James Pleiss from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Pleiss's experience, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners qualify him for reappointment to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Pleiss is a licensed chiropractor in private practice on Maui and has been licensed in Hawaii since 1983.  Dr. Pleiss is an active member of the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association, where he has served in a variety of leadership roles including two past terms as President.  Dr. Pleiss is also an active member of his community, serving on the boards of directors of Maui United Way and the Rotary Club of Maui Upcountry.  Dr. Pleiss has been a member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners since 2011 and is the Board's current Vice Chairperson.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Pleiss's many years of experience as a chiropractor continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and recommends that Dr. Pleiss be reappointed to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

LINA KIKUTA

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

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kikuta's interest in serving on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners qualify her for reappointment to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kikuta has served on the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners since 2011, is always prepared for matters that are on the Board's agenda, and is knowledgeable about the issues that the Board faces.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kikuta provides the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners with valuable perspectives as a lay consumer member and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee recommends that Ms. Kikuta be reappointed to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners based on her background, knowledge, and dedication 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