STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1901

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 687

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 687, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine

G.M. No. 687

AILEEN WADA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Aileen Wada for service on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Aileen Wada from the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine, Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Wada's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a public member. As a pet owner who has adopted rescued dogs, Ms. Wada bring a unique perspective that can be helpful in resolving issues considered by the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine. Your Committee notes that Ms. Wada is a licensed real estate broker and has been employed with Locations, LLC since 1984. Ms. Wada is active in local neighborhood associations of apartment owners and professional realtor organizations, and previously served on the Real Estate Commission as a real estate broker member representing the City and County of Honolulu from 2011 to 2019. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Wada has served on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine since 2019 and her experience, knowledge, and unique perspective will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Wada be reappointed to the Hawaii Board of Veterinary 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair