STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3449

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 628, 629, 630

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. 628, 629, and 630, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Massage Therapy

G.M. No. 628	OLIVIA NAGASHIMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2018;
G.M. No. 629	STEPHANIE BATH, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 630	STEPHANIE BATH, 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 Olivia Nagashima and Stephanie Bath to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Massage Therapy.

OLIVIA NAGASHIMA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Olivia Nagashima from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Nagashima's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Massage Therapy qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Massage Therapy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Nagashima has been a licensed massage therapist since 1996; is the owner, principal, and sponsoring therapist of Koolau Massage; and is a part-time instructor at the Hawaii Healing Arts College and massage clinic coordinator at Remington College.  Ms. Nagashima is also an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association, Hawaii Chapter, where she has held a variety of leadership roles, including past President.  Ms. Nagashima has been a member of the Board of Massage Therapy since August 2008 and currently serves as Chair.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Nagashima has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Ms. Nagashima be reappointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving the public.

STEPHANIE BATH

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Stephanie Bath from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and eighteen individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Bath's knowledge, background, and prior experience on the Board of Massage Therapy qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the Board of Massage Therapy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Bath has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 1981; has maintained an active massage establishment license since 1984; and previously served as a member of the Board of Massage Therapy from 1987 until 1992.  Ms. Bath is also an active member of her community, including serving as a volunteer with the American Red Cross and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Community Emergency Response Team program.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Bath has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her perspective as a massage therapist from Hawaii County will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Bath be appointed and reappointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her extensive experience, background, 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