Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 477, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nominee was submitted by the Contractors Association of Kauai, Kealia Plantation Company, LLC, and four individuals.

Upon review of the background information provided by the nominee, your Committee finds that Mr. Cushnie is the island superintendent of Goodfellow Bros., Inc., in Lihue, Kauai, who has also worked as a project superintendent/project foreman, and project engineer/cost engineer over the past two decades. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University and also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for several years, including while attending college. Mr. Cushnie has undergone extensive training and certification relating to various aspects of the construction industry.

Your Committee diligently questioned the nominee and the nominee adequately responded to the Committee's inquiries. Furthermore, the nominee's background in conjunction with the unique perspective he brings as a resident of Kauai will make him an asset to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor 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.