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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 873

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 416

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. 416, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

G.M. No. 416

ROY M. SASUGA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Island Insurance Companies, Matsukawa Insurance Agency, and two private citizens. A written statement and resume was also 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 appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board possesses the qualifications, background, and experience to contribute in a positive and constructive manner on matters that will come before the Board. Your Committee notes that the nominee's professional experience includes approximately thirty years as a claims adjuster and claims manager which involved working as a liaison between insurance consumers and auto repair shops. Your Committee finds that the nominee demonstrates knowledge and perspective, as well as experience participating in professional organizations, which will be valuable to the Board. Your Committee further finds that this nominee was appointed based on experience, integrity, and a commitment to public 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