STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3443

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 600

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 600, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

G.M. No. 600

DEMETRIO CONSTANTINO, for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Demetrio Constantino to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Demetrio Constantino from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; First Pacific Builders, LLC; Wally's Flooring, LLC; and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Constantino's desire to serve the community and proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Constantino has been an electrical contractor for over fourteen years and is president of his company, DYC Electric Service, LLC.  Mr. Constantino has been a member of the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since July 2011 and his opinions on various Board issues from the viewpoint of a consumer continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Constantino has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Mr. Constantino be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his 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