STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3445

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 614

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

Hawaii Medical Board

G.M. No. 614

BARRY SHITAMOTO, 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 Barry Shitamoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Barry Shitamoto from the Department of Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Shitamoto's background, experience, and dedication to the community qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Medical Board as a physician member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Shitamoto has been licensed in Hawaii since 1982 and has been a staff pathologist at Maui Memorial Medical Center since 1989.  Dr. Shitamoto also serves as a pathologist and director of laboratory at Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, Inc., and as a member of the physician advisory group for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  Dr. Shitamoto is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, College of American Pathologists, and Hawaii Society of Pathologists, and is an active member of his community, including serving as the President of the Maui Memorial Medical Foundation, Director of Maui Visions Advisory Board, and Director of the Boy Scouts of America, Maui Council.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Shitamoto has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Dr. Shitamoto be appointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving the public.

     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