STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1366

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 579

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 579, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

State Board Of Barbering And Cosmetology

G.M. No. 579

MARGARET WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Margaret Williams to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

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

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds Ms. Williams' knowledge, background, and extensive industry experience qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a barber member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Williams has been a licensed barber for over forty years and is a member of a family that has been deeply involved in the beauty and barbering industry in the State for more than sixty years.  Ms. Williams is the President of the Hawaii Institute of Hair Design, an accredited hairstyling school that was first incorporated in Hawaii in 1956 as Honolulu Barber School, Ltd.  In addition to her current administrative duties, Ms. Williams continues to teach new barbering students and practice her barbering skills.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Williams has served as an interim member of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since October 2016 and her wealth of experience in the beauty and barbering industry continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Williams be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on her experience, background, and commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair