STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1601

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 593, 594

 

 

 

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. 593 and 594, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

 

G.M. No. 593

ANNE TOKUNAGA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and

 

G.M. No. 594

ANGELA HOWARD,

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 Anne Tokunaga and Angela Howard to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

 

ANNE TOKUNAGA

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tokunaga's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a beauty operator member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Tokunaga has been licensed in Hawaii as an esthetician since 2001, a nail technician since 2004, and a cosmetologist since 2014, and has utilized her considerable knowledge of and experience in the beauty industry in a variety of settings, including beauty salons, wedding planning services, resorts, and in a plastic surgery medical clinic.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Tokunaga has served as an interim member of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since September 2014 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Ms. Tokunaga be appointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to her industry.

 

ANGELA HOWARD

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Howard's background, experience, and proven leadership on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology qualify her for reappointment to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Howard has been the managing director for Paul Brown, Inc., an internationally-recognized hair services and products corporation with multiple locations in Hawaii, for over twenty years.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Howard has served as a public member of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since July 2011 and her working knowledge of the beauty industry has enabled her to contribute a valuable perspective to the Board and effectively advocate for consumer interests.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Howard be reappointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology 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