STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1724

                                   Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                     , 1999

                                   RE:  GOV. MSG. NO. 158
                                        




Honorable Norman Mizuguchi
President of the Senate
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 1999
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Transportation and Intergovernmental
Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 158,
submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

     KAZU HAYASHIDA, gubernatorial nominee, as Director of
Transportation for a term to expire December 2, 2002,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Upon review of the resume and other background information
submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that since
graduating from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of
Science degree in engineering, Kazu Hayashida has dedicated his
career to public service.  He has served as Director of the
Department of Transportation since 1995.  Mr. Hayashida served as
Manager and Chief Engineer with the Board of Water Supply of the
City and County of Honolulu from 1978 to 1994, and has been a
board member since 1995.  He was the Director of the Department
of Transportation Services from 1977 to 1998 and Director and
Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works of the City and
County of Honolulu from 1974-1976.  

     Mr. Hayashida is a member of the Oahu Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Aloha Tower Development Corporation, Hawaii
Community Development Corporation, Hawaii Community Development
Authority, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.  In addition, Mr.
Hayashida has been a member of various professional organizations
and associations relating to civil engineering, public and water
works, and state highways and transportation.


 
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     Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the
U.S. Department of Transportation, Board of Water Supply of the
City and County of Honolulu, Aloha Airlines, Estate of James
Campbell, Airlines Committee of Hawaii, Matson Navigation
Company, Hookipa Aloha Council, and five individuals.

     Testimony in support of the nominee submitted to your
Committee indicated that Mr. Hayashida is a responsive leader who
has created an environment within the Department of
Transportation that fosters fairness, cooperation, and
communication.  As Director of Transportation, he has gained the
respect and trust of current and former employees, colleagues,
and the public.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashida has
performed in his current position as Director of Transportation
and in his other positions with integrity, superior judgment, and
with understanding of people and their needs and concerns. 

     Your Committee members diligently questioned the nominee
regarding his visions and priorities as Director of
Transportation.  Mr. Hayashida outlined his goals for the
Department of Transportation that included working more closely
with the communities, counties, and state agencies to improve all
modes of transportation, improving customer service, streamlining
the department, and developing safety programs for
transportation.  Mr. Hayashida further expressed his commitment
to public service and to empower employees, provide them with
clear goals and direction, treat them fairly, and hold them
accountable for their actions.  Based upon this discussion, your
Committee believes that the nominee adequately responded to the
Committee's inquiries.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Transportation and Intergovernmental Affairs that is
attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration
of the background, character, 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 Transportation
                                   and Intergovernmental Affairs,



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                                   CAL KAWAMOTO, Chair

 
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