STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3075

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 734, 735, 736

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 734, 735, and 736, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Medical Board

 

G.M. No. 734

LESLIE BARRICKMAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 735

THOMAS KOSASA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 736

KAREN SEPT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Leslie Barrickman, Thomas Kosasa, and Karen Sept to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Leslie Barrickman from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Medical Association, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Barrickman's experience as an osteopathic physician, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Medical Board.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Barrickman has been in the field of medicine for over three decades, and has worked in several hospitals and in many multidisciplinary settings, including universities, private practice, and the military.  Dr. Barrickman has extensive leadership experience by virtue of his service on various committees and boards and is the current President of the Hawaii Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.  Dr. Barrickman currently serves as an interim appointee on the Hawaii Medical Board, where he is able to contribute his unique perspective to matters before the Board.  Your Committee further finds that he has been appointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Thomas Kosasa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Medical Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Kosasa's experience as a physician, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Medical Board qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Medical Board.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Kosasa has been licensed as a physician for thirty-seven years and has been on the faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the John A. Burns School of Medicine since 1978.  Dr. Kosasa was first appointed to the Hawaii Board of Medicine in 1999 and again in 2008, and his many years of experience as a practitioner, advocacy of health care, and dedication to the wellness of Hawaii's residents continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that he has been reappointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Karen Sept from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Sept's experience as an osteopathic physician, desire to contribute to the community, and commitment to serving on the Hawaii Medical Board qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Medical Board.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Sept has been an osteopathic physician for almost three decades and has been licensed in Hawaii since 1994.  Dr. Sept currently teaches osteopathic medical students in the State and serves as an interim appointee on the Hawaii Medical Board.  Dr. Sept's knowledge on matters ranging from medical malpractice to standards of medical practice and her ongoing interest in providing high quality medical care, osteopathy, and alternative medicine are of great value to the Hawaii Medical Board.  Your Committee further finds that she has been appointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     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