SSCR1939

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1939

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 707

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 707, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Board of Chiropractic

G.M. No. 707

JAMES PLEISS,

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 James Pleiss for service on the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of James Pleiss from the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Pleiss' experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Pleiss has more than forty years of experience as a chiropractor and has been licensed in Hawaii since 1983. Dr. Pleiss currently serves as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is also currently active in clinical practice in Wailuku, Maui. Dr. Pleiss is also a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist, one of the few specialties in the chiropractic profession. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Pleiss has served on the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic since 2020, currently serves as the Board's Chairperson, and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that James Pleiss be reappointed to the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic based on his 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

GM 707

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

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