STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2899

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 508

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 508, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Dental Examiners

 

G.M. No. 508

JANET PRIMIANO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Janet Primiano to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Janet Primiano from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Kanemaru Dental Group, and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Primiano's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dental hygienist member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Primiano has been licensed as a dental hygienist in Hawaii since 1980, has a Master of Public Health degree, and is an active member of the Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association.  Ms. Primiano is currently employed with the Kanemaru Dental Group and the dental practice of Mark Y. Shimao, D.D.S., Inc., and is a coordinator and examiner for Central Regional Dental Testing Services, Inc.  Your Committee also notes that Ms. Primiano previously worked for the Kokua Kalihi Valley Community Health Center and the Honolulu Community Action Program, Oahu Head Start and previously served as the President of the Board of Directors for Na Lei Wili, an Area Health Education Center based on Kauai.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Primiano has served as an interim member of the Board of Dental Examiners since January 2014, has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members by virtue of her previous service on the board from 1994 through 2002, and recommends that she be appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on her knowledge, experience, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair