STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4032

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 755

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

Board of Naturopathic Medicine

G.M. No. 755

JOY KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Joy Kimura for service on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Joy Kimura from the Board of Naturopathic Medicine and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kimura's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kimura is employed by the Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust in Government Relations and Compliance, and has experience conducting research and analysis in various state departments. Prior to that, Ms. Kimura worked in a number of different roles, including Assistant to the Executive Director of the Public Land Development Corporation for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Legislative Assistant, Economic Development Specialist, and marketing manager. Ms. Kimura has a personal interest in the practice of naturopathic medicine and desires to support safe and effective consumer access to its services. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kimura has served on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine since 2019 and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Joy Kimura be reappointed to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine based on her experience, knowledge, 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