STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1474

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 547, 563, 564, 565

 

 

 

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 Nos. 547, 563, 564, and 565, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Contractors License Board

 

G.M. No. 547

HAROLD MARTIN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013;

 

G.M. No. 563

JOHN E.K. DILL,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013;

 

G.M. No. 564

WILLIAM A. KAMAI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and

 

G.M. No. 565

ALDON K. MOCHIDA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Harold Martin from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, SHIOI Construction, Inc., and one private citizen.  A written statement and resume were received from Mr. Martin.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of John E.K. Dill from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, County of Hawai‘i Office of the Corporation Counsel, the Building Industry Association of Hawaii, and two private citizens.  A written statement and resume were received from Mr. Dill.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of William A. Kamai from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Maui Contractors Association, The Pacific Resource Partnership, Kealoha Construction, Inc., and six private citizens.  A written statement and resume were received from Mr. Kamai.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Aldon K. Mochida from The Pacific Resource Partnership and one private citizen.  A written statement and resume were received from Mr. Mochida.

 

     Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Your Committee finds that Harold Martin has a total of fifty years experience in the steelwork and construction industries, including experience as a craftsperson, manager, and business owner.  Mr. Martin's education and training includes Steelworkers School in the United States Navy and the University of Hawaii's Small Business Program.  Your Committee finds that this nominee's experience and training in different aspects of the construction industry give him a broad perspective that will be valuable to the Board.  Your Committee notes that this nominee has experience in regulatory and other issues that face the Board through his service as past President and a member of the Board of the Contractors Association of Kauai.  Your Committee further notes that this nominee has demonstrated a commitment to community service through his participation in the Rotary Club of West Kauai and service as an Election Day Official for the last sixteen elections.

 

     Your Committee finds that John E.K. Dill has almost ten years of experience in the construction industry, including work experience as an equipment operator as well as in management and supervisory roles.  Your Committee notes that this nominee has worked closely with government and regulatory bodies in his work with the Hawaii Marine Recreational Fishing Survey and as project manager on several large public works projects such as Phases I, II, and III of the Mamalahoa Highway Improvements.  Your Committee further notes that this nominee currently serves as Chair of the County of Hawaii Board of Ethics.  Your Committee finds that, in this position, the nominee has managed the Board of Ethics, public, and media in a way that promotes governmental transparency while respecting the privacy rights of individuals.  Your Committee finds that this experience upholding the public trust makes Mr. Dill uniquely qualified for a position on the Contractors License Board. 

 

     Your Committee finds that William A. Kamai has extensive experience in the construction industry, including twenty-two years as a journeyman carpenter and foreman on large construction projects and five years as an instructor in the Carpenter Apprenticeship Program at Maui Community College.  Your Committee notes that this nominee also has experience in the management and regulatory aspects of the construction industry through his work as a Senior Service Representative for the Hawaii Carpenters Union and through his service on the Maui County Board of Variances and Appeals, Maui Coastal Land Trust, and Maui Island Labor Alliance, and other local government and community bodies.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee demonstrates strong leadership, integrity, good judgment, and an ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and points of view. 

 

     Your Committee finds that Aldon K. Mochida has over thirty years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a business owner as well as in project management and engineering.  Your Committee finds that this nominee has developed an understanding of the Contractors License Board's licensing and regulatory functions through working in management roles for large commercial construction products and in his role as a construction company owner.  Your Committee notes that this nominee has demonstrated a commitment to community service through his service in the United States Naval Reserves, his past work as a water safety instructor, CPR and first aid trainer, and lifeguard, and volunteer work with the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission.

 

     Your Committee finds that these four nominees have been appointed based on their knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service. 

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are 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.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair