STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3533

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 699

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 699, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 699

LESLIE MURATA, 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 Leslie Murata for service on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Leslie Murata from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Murata's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Murata retired in 2014 after serving with the U.S. Postal Service in Hawaii since 1988. Mr. Murata is currently a volunteer at several Haleiwa and Waialua schools and an excursion coordinator at Hulu Makua Senior Day Care. Previously, he served as Board Vice President for Operations with the Hawaii Youth Symphony. Your Committee finds that Mr. Murata has the professional background and history of volunteer community service experience that will help provide meaningful perspective to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Testimony further indicates that his understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members will enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Murata be appointed to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on his background and dedication 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