STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3439

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 663, 738

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 663 and 738, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

G.M. No. 663	KYOKO KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 738	NANCY ATMOSPERA-WALCH, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Kyoko Kimura and Nancy Atmospera-Walch to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

KYOKO KIMURA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kyoko Kimura from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kimura's experience as the Director of Owner Relations for Aqua-Aston Hospitality, LLC; commitment to public service; and proven leadership qualify her to be nominated for consideration for reappointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kimura has over twenty-five years' experience in the hospitality industry and is a current member of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Strategic Planning Committee, and Chair of the Japan Hawaii Tourism Council Airlift Committee.  Based on Ms. Kimura's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Kimura will continue to assist in the important work of the Board.

NANCY ATMOSPERA-WALCH

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Nancy Atmospera-Walch from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; and Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Atmospera-Walch's experience as the Principle Shareholder, Chairwoman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ADVANTAGE Health Care Provider, Inc.; commitment to public service; and proven leadership qualify her for consideration for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Atmospera-Walch is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Master Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified in Community Health Nursing, Certified Management Consultant, and has worked in the health care industry for over thirty years.  She is a Technical Reviewer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a member of the Nursing Advisory Board of Chaminade University and the Aloha Medical Mission Board of Directors.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Atmospera-Walch has been nominated for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on her knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve the public.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology 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 Economic Development, Environment, and Technology,

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair