SSCR3444

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3444

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 613, 624, 625

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. 613, 624, and 625, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Dental Examiners

G.M. No. 613

JOY SHIMABUKU,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017;

G.M. No. 624

MARIANNE TIMMERMAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

G.M. No. 625

EARL HASEGAWA,

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 Joy Shimabuku, Marianne Timmerman, and Earl Hasegawa to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

JOY SHIMABUKU

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

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Shimabuku's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a public member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Shimabuku is a licensed cosmetologist and business owner who actively donates her time to the community, including volunteering at The Queen's Medical Center, where she provides beauty services to cancer patients, and with the American Cancer Society. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Shimabuku will bring experience to the Board of Dental Examiners by virtue of her prior service as an industry member of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and as a public member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Shimabuku be appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on her background, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

MARIANNE TIMMERMAN

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

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Timmerman's knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her community qualify her for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dental hygienist member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Timmerman has been licensed as a dental hygienist in Hawaii since 1991 and is currently employed with Dr. D. Mark Beavers, D.D.S., at his family dental practice in Kailua. Ms. Timmerman is also a member of the Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association, where she has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as past President. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Timmerman has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Ms. Timmerman be appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on her background, experience, and commitment to public service.

EARL HASEGAWA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Earl Hasegawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and six individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Hasegawa's experience, background, and commitment to his profession qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Hasegawa has been a licensed dentist since 1990 and is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice in Kahului, Maui. Dr. Hasegawa is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Maui County Dental Association, where he served as past President. Dr. Hasegawa is also dedicated to his community and played a major role in the development of the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Hasegawa has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Dr. Hasegawa be appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to community 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