STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1365

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 672, 673

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. 672 and 673, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Electricians and Plumbers

G.M. No. 672	VERNON TA‘A, for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and
G.M. No. 673	RANDALL T. KAYA, for a term to expire 6-30-2015 (Term amended to 6-30-2014 by GM789,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the resume submitted by Vernon Ta'a and the personal statement and resume submitted by Randall T. Kaya and finds the nominees to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Vernon Ta'a from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 126; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186; Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 368; Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust; Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii; Papa Ola Lokahi; Hawai‘i Building and Trades Council of the AFL-CIO; Plumbers and Fitters Union, Local 675; and eleven private individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee to serve as a public member of the Board of Electricians and Plumbers worked for fifteen years as a legislative advocate for the Plumbers and Fitters Union, Local 675.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has had a long and diverse career working in the areas of legislation, licensing, and contracts with government, labor, and management in the construction industry.  Your Committee also finds that this nominee's professional experience has allowed him to develop broad knowledge of the issues facing the industries regulated by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, particularly issues surrounding licensure of contractors and subcontractors.  Your Committee finally finds that this nominee's extensive experience with the law-making process and the construction industry will make him a valuable asset to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Randall T. Kaya from the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee to serve as a public member of the Board of Electricians and Plumbers is familiar with the role of a regulatory board member, having previously served for a term on the Board of Public Accountancy.  Your Committee notes that this nominee is currently serving on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as an interim appointee.  Your Committee further finds that in his interim service, this nominee has proven to be a diligent and actively contributing member of the Board.  Your Committee finally finds that this nominee has demonstrated his commitment to public service and to his community through service to his alma mater, Iolani School, as past President of the Alumni Association, member of the Board of Governors, President of the Iolani Ohana/Parent Teacher Association, member of the Leadership Committee, and coach to the school's Judo team.

     Your Committee finds that Vernon Ta'a and Randall T. Kaya have been nominated for appointment to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers 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