STAND. COM. REP. NO. 883

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 265

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 265, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 265

RONALD H. NAKAMINE, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A statement and resume was received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee for reappointment to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board is able to objectively evaluate the issues facing the Board and to balance the interests of consumers and licensees.  Your Committee notes that this nominee has thirty-eight years of experience as a journeyman elevator mechanic, serves on the executive board of Elevator Union Local 126, serves on the joint elevator apprenticeship committee, and is an instructor for the elevator trade apprenticeship program at Honolulu Community College. Your Committee finds that this nominee has been reappointed based on his experience, knowledge and commitment to public safety and 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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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair