STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1367

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 580

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 580, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Board Of Massage Therapy

 

G.M. No. 580

SAMANTHA MEEHAN-VANDIKE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Samantha Meehan-Vandike to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Massage Therapy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Samantha Meehan-Vandike from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Meehan-Vandike's knowledge, background, and commitment to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the State Board of Massage Therapy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Meehan-Vandike has been licensed as a massage therapist in Hawaii since 2010 and has worked in a variety of practice settings within the physical therapy and massage therapy industries in Hawaii and the United Kingdom, including in small physical therapy clinics, at a large resort spa, as an independent contractor, and as an instructor.  Ms. Meehan-Vandike also remains active in her profession and is the Administration Director for the Hawaii Spa Association.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Meehan-Vandike has served as an interim member of the State Board of Massage Therapy since December 2016 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Ms. Meehan-Vandike be appointed to the State Board of Massage Therapy based on her background, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair