STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1470

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 572

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 572, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Veterinary Examiners

 

G.M. No. 572

WENDY L. MAH,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one private citizen.  Your Committee also received a resume from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Your Committee finds that, although the nominee is seeking to serve as one of the Board's public members and is therefore not a licensed veterinarian, she does have extensive professional experience with animals.  For over twenty years, Ms. Mah has operated a puppy training company that provides group and private consultation for puppies and dogs of all ages, covering obedience, behavior, and temperament training.  She has also demonstrated commitment to community service through her affiliations with the Animal Behavior Society and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.  Your Committee finds that, with her education in animal experimental psychology and her professional and community experience, Ms. Mah will bring a different and valuable perspective to the Board and will be able to bridge the perspectives of the clinician and the community.  Your Committee finds that this nominee was nominated to the Board of Veterinary Examiners based on her 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,

 

 

 

____________________________

ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair