STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1839

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 467

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 467, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 467

LAURA ELIZABETH OZAK, JD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history and statement submitted by the nominee, Laura Elizabeth Ozak, with regard to her nomination to the Board of Psychology.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Laura Elizabeth Ozak was received from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Ms. Ozak received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1982 and worked as a Registered Nurse in several hospitals.  She then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate in 1994 from Golden Gate University School of Law.  Ms. Ozak is currently a medical-legal nurse consultant with the law firm of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya & Fairbanks and is a public member of the Board of Psychologists.  She has served on the Board since July 1, 2003.  Ms. Ozak's unique and diverse professional background will continue to serve her well as a member of the Board of Psychologists.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing 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 Affordable Housing,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair