STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3252

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 501

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

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

 

Board of Acupuncture

 

G.M. No. 501

MARTA REBELLA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

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

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Marta Rebella from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Rebella's background, knowledge, and dedication to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Acupuncture as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Rebella has over twenty-eight years of experience in human resources consulting and personnel management, and previously served as the Director for Animal Control in Orange County, California and was a private business owner for ten years.  Your Committee also finds that Ms. Rebella is a dedicated public servant who has participated in a number of community service and volunteer organizations and served on a number of boards, including the YMCA, Christmas in April, and various homeowners associations in California.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Rebella has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Marta Rebella be appointed to the Board of Acupuncture based on her 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