STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3853

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 633

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 633, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawaii Board of Optometry

 

G.M. No. 633

PETER SEARL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Peter Searl for service on the Hawaii Board of Optometry.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Peter Searl from the Hawaii Board of Optometry.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Searl's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Board of Optometry qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Searl has been licensed as an optometrist since 2002 and specializes in sports vision and concussion education.  Dr. Searl has worked as an optometrist for twenty-two years and has also served as a pilot and captain for Hawaiian Airlines for thirty-two years.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Searl has served on the Hawaii Board of Optometry since 2021 and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chairperson.  Dr. Searl's extensive experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawaii Board of Optometry.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Peter Searl be reappointed to the Hawaii Board of Optometry based on his 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair