Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 262, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs testified in support of the nominations of Sam Failla and June Uyehara-Isono. Two individuals testified in support of the nomination of Carol H. Igarashi.

Mr. Sam Failla is an electrical contractor with over thirty years of experience in the electrical profession. Mr. Failla currently sits on the boards of Pacific Electrical Contractors Association and Central Union Church, and is a past member of the board of directors for the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. The nominee currently sits on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, a position he has held since 1998.

Ms. Carol H. Igarashi is a legal assistant and administrator to the president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. She has over thirty years of work experience in the public, private, and organized labor sectors. Ms. Igarashi was described by her supporters as a person of great integrity and fairness with a strong sense of public interest. The nominee has been active in various community service activities sponsored by her employer.

Ms. June Uyehara-Isono is an audiologist and president of Audiological Consultant and Services. She currently serves as vice chairperson for the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and has been a board member since 1998.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.