STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1610

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 563, 564

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 563 and 564, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 563

LISA CHUN FAT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 564

BRIAN COMBS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Lisa Chun Fat and Brian Combs to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

 

LISA CHUN FAT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lisa Chun Fat from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Chun Fat's background, dedication to serving her community, and proven experience on the Board of Psychology qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Psychology as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Chun Fat has been a licensed mental health counselor in Hawaii since 2014 and is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Hawaii Counseling Association.  Ms. Chun Fat also has over twenty-six years of experience as a legal secretary for a law firm in Honolulu.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Chun Fat has served on the Board of Psychology since September 2011, and her insights from the public's perspective have been invaluable to the deliberations of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Chun Fat be reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on her knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

 

BRIAN COMBS

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Combs' knowledge, background, and proven experience on the Board of Psychology qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Psychology as a psychologist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Combs is a neuropsychologist in independent practice and is a staff member in the Department of Psychology at Tripler Army Medical Center.  Dr. Combs has been licensed as a psychologist in Hawaii since 1992 and is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology and the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Combs was first appointed to the Board of Psychology in 2012, and his background and years of experience as a psychologist continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Combs be reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on his experience, background, and dedication to serving his 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