SSCR3152

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3152

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 385

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Madam:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 385, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Electricians and Plumbers

G.M. No. 385

MORRIS H. KANESHIRO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of this nomination from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii Electrical Workers Laborers' International Union Local 722, and one private citizen. A personal statement and resume were 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 the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as an electrician licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kaneshiro has been licensed as a journey worker electrician since 1977 and as a supervising electrician since 1996, and is very knowledgeable regarding the licensing activities of the Board. Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers based on his knowledge, experience, 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