STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3262

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 512, 513

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 Nos. 512 and 513, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 512	LESLIE MURATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 513	JAMIE YAP, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Leslie Murata and Jamie Yap for service on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

LESLIE MURATA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Leslie Murata from the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Murata's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Murata worked for the United States Postal Service for nearly thirty years before retiring in 2014 and has dedicated much of his life to community service. Mr. Murata served as a volunteer Board Vice-President for Operations for the Hawaii Youth Symphony for twenty-eight years and continues to volunteer as a coordinator at Hulu Makua Senior Day Care. Mr. Murata has also served in leadership roles for various community organizations, including the Parent Teacher Student Association at Haleiwa Elementary School, and Band President and Chairperson of the School Community Base Management at Waialua High School. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Murata has served on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since December 2020, and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Leslie Murata be reappointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

JAMIE YAP

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jamie Yap from the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Lehiwa Designs, LLC; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yap's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Yap has over forty years of experience as an educator and youth coach and currently serves as the Interim Principal of Maui High School and Superintendent of the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Complex Area. Prior to that, Mr. Yap served at the Maui Waena Intermediate School for twenty-seven years in various capacities, including serving as the Principal, Vice Principal, and a physical education teacher. Mr. Yap also gained experience and knowledge about the rules and regulations regarding the cosmetology industry when his wife established a day spa in 2014. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Yap has served as an interim member of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since August 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jamie Yap be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair