STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4034

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 763

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

Board of Acupuncture

G.M. No. 763

ROBERT LAREAUX, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

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

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Robert LaReaux from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Kailua Acupuncture Clinic, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. LaReaux's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Acupuncture as a public member. Your Committee notes that Dr. LaReaux has over thirty-four years of experience in podiatric medicine. Dr. LaReaux was the President and Owner of Aloha Foot Centers, Inc. for thirty years and has served as a medical and surgical staff member for Castle Medical Center, Windward Surgical Center, and SurgiCare Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that Dr. LaReaux has served as member of multiple professional organizations, including the Castle Health Group and Hawaii Podiatric Medical Association Legislation Committee, and as a representative at the National Medicare Conference and Hawaii Medical Conciliation Panel. Dr. LaReaux also served on the faculty at the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine. Your Committee finds that Dr. LaReaux has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his background will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Acupuncture. Your Committee therefore recommends that Robert LaReaux be appointed to the Board of Acupuncture based on his knowledge, background, and dedication 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