STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4040

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 814

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

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 814

MICHAEL BASTA JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Michael Basta Jr. for service on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the of Michael Basta Jr. from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Paul Brown Salon, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Basta's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a licensed beauty operator member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Basta has been in the cosmetology industry for over forty years and has been licensed as a beauty operator in Hawaii since 2017. Mr. Basta owned and operated three successful salons for a total of thirty-three years on the U.S. mainland and provided cosmetology education and instruction for companies such as Nexus, KMS, and Zegarelli. Your Committee finds that Mr. Basta has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience as a hair stylist and salon owner and operator will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Your Committee therefore recommends that Michael Basta Jr. be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology 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