STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2209

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 719

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

Hawai'i Board of Chiropractic

G.M. No. 719

PAT HOLT, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Pat Holt for service on the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Pat Holt from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Holt's background and dedication to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic as a public member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Holt has a diverse background and has built a solid foundation of career experiences, including working as a substitute teacher, business owner, and yoga instructor, and thirty years of experience in real estate. Ms. Holt has also served on community based associations and condominium/cooperative boards, including serving as former President of the Kalia Board of Directors. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Holt has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and her insights from the public consumer perspective will be an asset to the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Holt be appointed to the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic based on her background, knowledge, and commitment to serving the public.

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