STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3134

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 675

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 675, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 675

RICHARD J.Y. LOUIS, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Richard J.Y. Louis to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Richard J.Y. Louis from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's three decades of technical and professional experience, prior service on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Board.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has shown the ability to objectively evaluate the issues facing the Board by balancing the interests of consumers and licensees.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been reappointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board 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