STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1472

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 550

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

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund

G.M. No. 550

MICHAEL P. HAMNETT, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this reappointment from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii Department of Defense, and one private citizen.  A written statement and curriculum vitae were received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Your Committee finds that this nominee for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund has served with distinction on the Board since 2007 by diligently attending meetings and actively participating in discussion.  Your Committee finds that this nominee has an extensive background in disaster management and hazard mitigation which includes practical, policy-making, research, and academic activities.  This nominee has worked with the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund since 1994, serving on the Technical Advisory Committee before becoming a member of the Board.  Your Committee finds that this nominee's background in Pacific-focused disaster preparedness, climate issues, and coastal management make him uniquely qualified to serve on the Board.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board based on his experience, knowledge, and 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