STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2100

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 501

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 501, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Acupuncture

G.M. No. 501

DEBORAH MCMENEMY, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Deborah McMenemy for service on the Board of Acupuncture.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Deborah McMenemy from the Board of Acupuncture and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. McMenemy's knowledge, background, and experience qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Acupuncture as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Dr. McMenemy has been a licensed acupuncturist in Hawaii since 2010 and is the owner of Wailuku Community Acupuncture, where she is responsible for the care of more than one thousand patients and manages the non-profit aspects of the business. Dr. McMenemy is also involved in various organizations within the acupuncture industry, including servicing on the Hawaii Acupuncture Association's Board of Directors. Dr. McMenemy has served as an interim member of the Board Acupuncture since December 2018 and her dedication to the profession and her willingness to serve the public will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. McMenemy be appointed to the Board of Acupuncture 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