STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3844

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 655

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

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 655

ROSS LUM, 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 Ross Lum for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ross Lum from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Lum's background, experience, and desire to serve his community qualify him for appointment to the Board of Physical Therapy as a licensed physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Lum has been licensed as a physical therapist in the State since 2015 and is also a certified orthopaedic clinical specialist. Dr. Lum holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is a Partner and Clinical Director at JACO Rehab, where he also previously worked as a staff physical therapist. Your Committee finds that Dr. Lum has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members as he has chaired the Membership Committee for the American Physical Therapy Association Hawaii Chapter for the past five years. Dr. Lum's knowledge, passion, and commitment to the physical therapy community will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Physical Therapy and his experience will offer critical insight to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ross Lum be appointed to the Board of Physical Therapy based on his knowledge, background, and dedication 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