STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1646

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 716

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

Board of Examiners in Optometry

G.M. No. 716

ROBB SHIBAYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Robb Shibayama to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Examiners in Optometry.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Robb Shibayama from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Shibayama's knowledge, background, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Examiners in Optometry as a licensed optometrist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Shibayama has been licensed as an optometrist in Hawaii for seventeen years and is one of the principal optometrists at Hawaii Vision Associates, the largest optometry group in the State.  Through his work with Hawaii Vision Associates, Dr. Shibayama has developed a wealth of experience in the practice of optometry and in operating a business that provides eye care services to patients in multiple locations on Oahu.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Shibayama has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his experience as a practitioner and businessperson will be an asset to the workings of the Board of Examiners in Optometry.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Shibayama be appointed to the Board of Examiners in Optometry 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