STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1414

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 681

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 681, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 681

SCOTT HASHIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Scott Hashimoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Hashimoto's experience, dedication to his profession, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Psychology as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Hashimoto is a clinical psychologist with a background in law who has worked in a variety of practice settings.  Dr. Hashimoto has been a licensed psychologist in Hawaii since 2001, and currently works for the Department of Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and as an adjunct faculty instructor at Argosy University.  Dr. Hashimoto is a member of the American Psychological Association, Hawaii Psychological Association, and Board of Psychology, where he currently serves as Vice-Chairperson.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Hashimoto understands the role and responsibilities of the Board of Psychology and recommends that Dr. Hashimoto be reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to his profession and the community.

 

     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