STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3073

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 508, 509, 737

 

 

 

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. 508, 509, and 737, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

 

Board of Naturopathic Medicine

 

G.M. No. 508

L. MARTIN JOHNSON,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014;

 

G.M. No. 509

AUDREY NG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

 

G.M. No. 737

KEVIN GIBSON,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds L. Martin Johnson, Audrey Ng, and Kevin Gibson to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of L. Martin Johnson from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and eight individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Johnson's professional experience and desire to contribute to the community qualify him to serve as a public member of the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Johnson is a licensed psychologist and has knowledge of the health care system as a provider and a consumer.  Dr. Johnson has demonstrated his commitment to public service and his leadership abilities by virtue of his service as adjunct faculty at various local universities, chair of various committees that provide public education and advocacy, service on the Board of the Hawaii Psychological Association, and current service as an interim appointee to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee finds that his knowledge, background, and commitment to community service will allow him to effectively represent the interests of the public on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Audrey Ng from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Ng's professional experience and commitment to public service qualify her to serve as a public member of the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Ng is a practicing attorney and would be able to utilize her skills in reviewing and interpreting governing statutes and regulations that might come before the Board.  Ms. Ng has demonstrated her commitment to public service and her leadership abilities by virtue of her experience on the Board of Directors of Lanakila Rehabilitation Center and Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, as a member of the Contractors Licensing Board, and as an interim appointee of the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee finds that her knowledge, background, and commitment to community service will allow her to effectively represent the interests of the public on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kevin Gibson from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Gibson's experience as a naturopathic physician, commitment to protecting consumer health and safety, and proven leadership on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Gibson has been licensed as a Hawaii naturopathic physician since 2002.  He has served on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine since 2009, and his expertise as a naturopathic physician together with his experience working in the environmental health and engineering science field brings a broad perspective to all Board discussions.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Gibson has been reappointed to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine based on his 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