STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3856

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 644

 

 

 

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. 644, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Dentistry

 

G.M. No. 644

CRAIG YAMAMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Craig Yamamoto for service on the Board of Dentistry.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Craig Yamamoto from the Board of Dentistry and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Yamamoto's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Dentistry as a practicing dentist member from the City and County of Honolulu.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Yamamoto has been licensed to practice dentistry in Hawaii since 1992, and currently is in private practice at Oral Surgery Hawaii, which he co-founded in 1999.  Dr. Yamamoto is also an active participant in a number of professional and community organizations, including the Hawaii Dental Association, Honolulu County Dental Society, and volunteer with Kalihi Kokua Valley Health Center.  Your Committee further notes that Dr. Yamamoto served a previous term with the Board of Dentistry from 2022-2023 and his professional expertise in oral surgery and participation in the anesthesia permitted interaction group are valuable assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Craig Yamamoto be appointed to the Board of Dentistry based on his background, knowledge, and dedication to serving 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair