SSCR1042

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1042

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 530, 531, 532

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2011

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 530, 531, and 532, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Contractors License Board

G.M. No. 530

ANACLETO "JOEY" S. ALCANTRA JR.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

G.M. No. 531

PETER LEE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

G.M. No. 532

JOHN POLISCHECK,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Anacleto "Joey" S. Alcantra, Jr. from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; United States Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa; Hawaii Laborers' Union, Local 368; Hawaii Masons Union; Hawaii Hotel Workers Union, Unite Here Local 5; Plumbers and Fitters Union, Local 675; and two private individuals. Your Committee received a written statement and resume from the nominee.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee's experience in the construction industry and commitment to service within his profession and the community qualify him for appointment to the Contractors License Board. Your Committee finds that this nominee has learned the construction business from the ground up, graduating with honors from the Hawaii Laborers' Apprenticeship Training Program before taking over his family business, Group Builders, Inc., where he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Responsible Managing Employee. Your Committee notes that this nominee's experience in the construction industry, in addition to his training as a Construction Craft Laborer and current position leading the State's largest finishing contractor company, includes service as the president of construction supply companies and membership in professional organizations including Kalihi Business Association, Oahu Contractors Association, Hawaii Laborers Union Local 368, and Hawaii Wall and Ceiling Industry Association. Your Committee finds that this nominee's broad-based experience in the construction industry will allow the nominee to contribute practical knowledge to the matters before the Contractors License Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Peter Lee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186; Plumbers and Fitters, Local 675; International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust; Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.; Koga Engineering and Construction, Inc.; The Hawaii Laborers' Union; Masons Union, and eleven private individuals. Your Committee received a written statement and resume from the nominee.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee's experience in the construction industry, including his experience with labor and management issues, qualifies this nominee for appointment to the Contactors License Board. Your Committee notes that the nominee has held a broad range of positions within the construction industry that have allowed him to gain experience with licensing and regulatory matters, site management, procurement issues, and industry technology. Your Committee particularly notes that the nominee has had the opportunity to observe the proceedings of the Contractors License Board in his current position as Construction Compliance Officer with Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Educational Trust and has expressed interest in making the Board a more accessible resource for construction industry professionals. Your Committee finds that this nominee's experience in and knowledge of state and federal regulatory structures for the construction and related industries will be an asset to the Contractors License Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jason Polischeck from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; King & Neel, Inc.; and four private individuals. Your Committee received a written statement and resume from the nominee.

Your Committee finds that this nominee's broad range of construction industry experience that includes work as a licensed tradesperson, manager, supervisor, and owner of a successful construction business qualifies him for appointment to the Contractors License Board. Your Committee notes that this nominee holds multiple industry licenses and certificates including general and specialty contracting licenses and operator certifications representing the full spectrum of Hawaii's construction trades. Your Committee particularly notes this nominee's experience in the field of renewable energy, which gives him first-hand knowledge and expertise in an area that is consistent with the State's commitment to developing a sustainable energy economy. Your Committee further finds that testifiers in support of this nominee all noted his integrity, work ethic, and excellent reputation in his profession.

Your Committee finds that Anacleto "Joey" S. Alcantra, Jr., Peter Lee, and Jason Polischeck have all been nominated for appointment to the Contractors License Board 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