STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3743

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 831

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

Radiologic Technology Board

G.M. No. 831

LORI OKUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Lori Okuda for service on the Radiologic Technology Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Lori Okuda from the Department of Health and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Lori Okuda from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okuda's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the Radiologic Technology Board. Your Committee notes that Ms. Okuda is the Lead Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Technologist at Adventist Health Castle and has practiced as in the radiologic technology field for over forty years. Ms. Okuda previously served as a member of the Board and has extensive experience and advanced certifications in the areas of mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and bone densitometry. Ms. Okuda is also highly active in the community, having served in various leadership roles with the Hawaii Society of Radiologic Technologists. Your Committee finds that Ms. Okuda has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in radiology will enhance the effectiveness of the Radiologic Technology Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Okuda be reappointed to the Radiologic Technology Board based on her knowledge, 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