STAND. COM. REP. NO. 844

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 600, 601

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 600 and 601, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Electricians and Plumbers

G.M. No. 600	RANDAL HIRAKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and
G.M. No. 601	RANDALL KAYA, for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Randal Hiraki and Randall Kaya to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.

RANDAL HIRAKI

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Randal Hiraki from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii; Plumbers and Fitters Union, Local 675; and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hiraki's knowledge, experience, and commitment to the community qualify him for appointment to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hiraki has been in the plumbing industry for over three decades and has been a licensed plumber in Hawaii since 1979.  Mr. Hiraki is the President of Commercial Plumbing, Inc., a company he established as a two-person operation in 1985; the company has since grown into the largest plumbing contractor in the State with over one hundred thirty employees.  Mr. Hiraki and his company show continuing dedication to the community through participating in various charitable events, including the Great Aloha Run; Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc.; and company sponsorship of the annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Hiraki has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as a licensee member based on his background, professional experience, and dedication to public service.

RANDALL KAYA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Randall Kaya from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kaya's background, dedication to serving the public, and experience on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kaya is a Certified Investment Management Analyst with a background in investments and consulting.  Mr. Kaya has served on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers since July 2010, and his insight from the public's perspective has been invaluable to the deliberations of the Board.  Mr. Kaya is familiar with board procedures and protocol by virtue of his prior experience serving on the Board of Accountancy and his current service on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kaya has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been reappointed to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers as a public member based on his experience and commitment to serving the community.

     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