STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3843

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 613

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 613, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

G.M. No. 613

RAYNETTE HALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Raynette Hall for service on the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Raynette Hall from the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Hall's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her to be reappointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a licensed beauty operator member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Hall has served as a member of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology since her appointment on July 1, 2021, and she has served as the Board's Vice Chairperson since March 29, 2022. Ms. Hall has held a beauty operator license in Hawaii since 2002 and is the owner and operator of Hapa Heaven Salon & Spa LLC located in Hawaii Kai, Oahu. Ms. Hall also works as a nail technician at Polish on the Go LLC, where, in addition to nail services, she provides training and interview preparation for nail technician applicants. Previously, Ms. Hall gained considerable beauty experience working as a nail technician for The Modern Honolulu, Aveda at Ala Moana, and Paul Brown Salon, among others. Ms. Hall is recognized by her peers as a dedicated professional and strong advocate for the beauty industry and during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, she worked with state and city officials on proposals for the safe reopening of salons and barbershops. Your Committee finds that Ms. Hall's extensive experience as a licensed beauty operator, professional expertise, and commitment to improving the profession, provides an insightful perspective that will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Your Committee therefore recommends that Raynette Hall be reappointed to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology based on her experience, background, 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair