STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3215

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 512, 513, 605, 606

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 512, 513, 605, and 606, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 512

LISA CHUN FAT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 513

BRIAN COMBS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 605

MARGO PETER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 606

CAROL NOWAK,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

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, Brian Combs, Margo Peter, and Carol Nowak to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Chun Fat is qualified to serve as a public member of the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that the nominee currently serves as an interim appointee on the Board of Psychology.  In that capacity, Ms. Chun Fat has actively participated in Board discussions and has contributed valuable insights gained from her own knowledge, background, and expertise.  Your Committee finds that the nominee's educational background as a student of mental health counseling and her commitment to community service will allow her to effectively represent the interests of the public on the Board of Psychology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Brian Combs from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Department of Psychology at Tripler Army Medical Center.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Combs' experience as a licensed psychologist, commitment to consumer protection, and proven leadership throughout his career qualify him for appointment to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has worked as a licensed clinical psychologist in Hawaii for almost twenty years and is one of only seven clinical neuropsychologists in the State who are board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology/American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Combs has leadership experience by virtue of his previous positions as Chief of Psychology at The Queen's Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific.  The nominee has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibility of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Psychology based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Margo Peter from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Peter's experience as a licensed psychologist, dedication to the welfare of individuals and families who utilize mental health services, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has a wide range of clinical experience with multiple diverse populations.  As a psychologist in private practice, the nominee is able to bring her knowledge, background, expertise, and unique perspective to issues before the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Carol Nowak from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Nowak's experience as a licensed psychologist, commitment to serving the health and educational needs of the people of Hawaii, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has worked in a variety of areas over the past two decades, including private practice, for non-profit and for‑profit health agencies and companies, and teaching, supervising, and consulting in psychology.  The nominee currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Psychology and is familiar with local and national issues facing the practice of psychology; this knowledge has helped the Board in its process of amending its administrative rules.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Psychology 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