Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 206, 207, and 208, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony is support of NORMAN N. AHU from four individuals. Mr. Ahu is an electrical engineer and certified public accountant who has been employed by the local telephone companies, GTE Hawaiian Tel and Verizon, for thirty-four years. He currently manages the Oahu Leeward District for Verizon with responsibilities that bring him into contact with electricians, plumbers, and other trades in the construction industry. Mr. Ahu earned an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Hawaii. He has been active in various professional and community organizations.

Your Committee received testimony in support of TYRUS KAGAWA from the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii. Mr. Kagawa has been employed with Oahu Plumbing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for twenty-four years. As a licensed mechanical engineer, he also holds various trade licenses including plumbing, journeyman plumber and contractor, boiler, hot-water heater and steam fitting, ventilating and air conditioning. Mr. Kagawa earned his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Hawaii. He has also served as a management representative on the Honolulu Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Ahu and Mr. Kagawa are currently interim appointees to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers and thus very familiar with the duties and responsibilities necessary to carry out the objectives of the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ORLANDO L. MATIAS from eight individuals. Mr. Matias has owned and managed an electrical service business for twenty-five years. He obtained his electrical contractors' license while concurrently working as a maintenance engineer for Foremost Dairies. He earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the National University of Manila. He also holds an Associate degree in sanitary science.

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, 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.