STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4095

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 860

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 860, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii

 

G.M. No. 860

PHILIP BARNES,

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 Philip Barnes for service on the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii.

 

     Your Committee received no testimony on this measure.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Barnes' experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii.   Your Committee notes that Dr. Barnes has spent twenty-four years as an educator at various schools and universities in Indiana and Alaska.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Barnes is active in his community and serves on the Hawaii Democratic Party's State Central Committee and Environmental Caucus.  Previously, Dr. Barnes served as District 4 Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Chair of the Hawaii County Democratic Party.  Your Committee believes that Dr. Barnes' experience and knowledge will be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Philip Barnes be appointed to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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 Judiciary,

 

 

 

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KARL RHOADS, Chair