STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3265

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 627, 628

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. 627 and 628, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Board of Optometry

G.M. No. 627	GAYLE CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 628	KENNETH CHIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Gayle Chang and Kenneth Chin for service on the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry.

GAYLE CHANG

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Gayle Chang from the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Chang's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry as a public member. Your Committee finds that Ms. Chang has been a dental hygienist since 1975, is currently in private practice, and also serves at Healthcare Compliance Systems and as a consultant for OSHA training at dental offices. Your Committee also notes that Ms. Chang is a dedicated public servant and is an active participant in a number of professional organizations, including the Hawai‘i Dental Hygienists Association and an examiner for Central Regional Dental Testing Services. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Chang previously served on the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry for eight years as a public member and also has prior experience on the Board of Dentistry. Accordingly, Ms. Chang has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Gayle Chang be appointed to the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry based on her background, experience, and commitment to public service.

KENNETH CHIN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kenneth Chin from the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chin's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a licensed optometrist member. Your Committee finds that Dr. Chin has been a licensed optometrist in Hawai‘i since 1990 and is currently in private practice. Your Committee also notes that Dr. Chin is an active participant in his profession and previously served as President of the Hawai‘i Optometric Association. Dr. Chin has been serving on the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry since 2018 and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chair. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chin's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry. Your Committee therefore recommends that Kenneth Chin be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Board of Optometry based on his experience, knowledge, 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