STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3450

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 631

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

Board of Pharmacy

G.M. No. 631

MARCELLA CHOCK, 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 Marcella Chock to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Pharmacy.

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

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chock's knowledge, experience, and commitment to community service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member representing the City and County of Honolulu.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Chock has been a licensed pharmacist since 1989 and has worked in a variety of health care settings, with experience as a clinical staff pharmacist, pharmacy director, and medical outcomes specialist in drug research and development.  Dr. Chock has been an active member of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association for many years, where she has served as a board member and officer.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chock has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and will bring practical industry experience to the Board of Pharmacy by virtue of her extensive background and knowledge of federal regulations.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Chock be appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on her extensive experience, background, 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