STAND. COM. REP. NO. 848

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 507, 508, 509

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 507, 508, and 509, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Dental Examiners

 

G.M. No. 507

RODNEY CHING,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 508

STAPHE FUJIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and

 

G.M. No. 509

STAPHE FUJIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Rodney Ching and Staphe Fujimoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

 

RODNEY CHING

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rodney Ching from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ching's background, experience, and dedication to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ching has been a practicing attorney for three decades.  Mr. Ching has been in private practice since 1987 and has a wide variety of previous work experience, including beginning his legal career with the Regulated Industries Complaints Office of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and serving as a per diem Family Court Judge.  Mr. Ching has also chaired numerous Medical Claim Conciliation Panels and has acted as a mediator and arbitrator in various cases.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ching has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners as a public member based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to serving the best interests of dental consumers and the public.

 

STAPHE FUJIMOTO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Staphe Fujimoto from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Dental Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Fujimoto's professional experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Fujimoto has been a licensed practicing dentist in Hawaii since 1985.  Dr. Fujimoto is a member in good standing of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and Honolulu County Dental Association and has served as a Trustee and Secretary of the Hawaii Dental Association Board of Trustees. Dr. Fujimoto is also active in his community and is a member of the Mililani Sunrise Rotary Club.  Dr. Fujimoto is currently serving on the Board of Dental Examiners as an interim member and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Fujimoto has been appointed and reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member based on his experience, knowledge of the profession, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

     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