STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2687

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 191, 254

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 191 and 254, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 191

FRANCES PAULETTE HACKBARTH,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and

 

G.M. No. 254

SCOTT S. HASHIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Frances Paulette Hackbarth from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A personal statement and resume were received from the nominee.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify her for reappointment as a public member to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that Frances Paulette Hackbarth is a retired computer specialist with thirty-four years experience and has been an active volunteer in numerous community organizations since her retirement in 2001.  This extensive volunteer service has enabled her to understand quickly the purpose of the Board and her role as a public member.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scott S. Hashimoto from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one private citizen.  A personal statement and resume were received from the nominee.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that Scott S. Hashimoto has been a licensed psychologist since 2001, and in addition to his work as a clinical psychologist, he was for many years an attorney in private practice.  His experiences as psychologist, attorney, and professional mediator bring a breadth of invaluable expertise to the Board.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Psychology after serving as an interim appointee, based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair