STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1003

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 608

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 608, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Pharmacy

 

G.M. No. 608

KENT KIKUCHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Kent Kikuchi for service on the Board of Pharmacy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kent Kikuchi from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Pacific Health, Gather Federal Credit Union, and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kikuchi's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member representing Kauai County.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kikuchi has been a licensed pharmacist in Hawaii since 1990 and is currently the Director of Pharmacy at Wilcox Medical Center, Kauai's largest health care provider.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Kikuchi is an active leader in his community and has served in various advisory roles and on the board of directors for a number of organizations, including the Hawaii Pharmacist Association and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Regulated Industries Complaints Office, representing the pharmacy industry.  Your Committee finds that, having previously served on the Board from 2005 to 2009, Mr. Kikuchi has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in the field of pharmacy will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Pharmacy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kikuchi be appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     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