STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1370

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 651

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

Board of Psychology

G.M. No. 651

DON D. PEDRO, 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 Don D. Pedro to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Don D. Pedro from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Pedro's knowledge, background, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Psychology as a psychologist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Pedro is a licensed clinical psychologist with significant professional experience in the field of psychology in the public and private sectors.  Dr. Pedro currently serves as the Forensic Section Head - Oahu Branch for the Department of Health's Adult Mental Health Section and works part-time in private practice.  Dr. Pedro also has an extensive teaching background and has been a lecturer at the University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, and a member of the adjunct faculty at Hawai‘i Pacific University for nearly twenty years.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Pedro has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his professional experience as a practitioner and teacher in the field of psychology will be an asset to the workings of the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Pedro be appointed to the Board of Psychology based on his experience, background, and dedication to serving his community.

     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