STAND. COM. REP. NO. 999

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 534, 535

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 534 and 535, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Dentistry

G.M. No. 534	PAUL GUEVARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and
G.M. No. 535	PAUL GUEVARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Paul Guevara for service on the Board of Dentistry.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Paul Guevara from the Board of Dentistry, Hawaii Dental Association, Temple Valley Dental Group, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Guevara's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Board of Dentistry as a licensed dentist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Guevara has been licensed as a dentist in Hawaii since 2003. Dr. Guevara has served in many positions in the dental field, both in the military and private sector, and currently works in private practice as an endodontist and is a resident instructor at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Guevara is an active member of many professional and community organizations, including the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, and Hawaii Dental Association, and previously served as Chair of the Board of Dentistry from 2015 to 2019. Dr. Guevara has been serving as an interim member of the Board of Dentistry since August 2020 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Guevara be appointed and reappointed to the Board of Dentistry based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair