STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2827

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 543, 544

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 543 and 544, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 543	JAMMIE GARCIA-PAAHANA, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 544	STEVE TSUNEMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Jammie Garcia-Pa‘ahana and Steve Tsunemoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

JAMMIE GARCIA-PA‘AHANA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jammie Garcia-Pa‘ahana from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126, AFL-CIO; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify her for appointment to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana has worked in the elevator construction industry since 2004 and has experience in numerous aspects of the elevator trade, including service and maintenance, construction, sales, and modernization.  Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana currently works at ThyssenKrupp Elevator and serves as treasurer for the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126.  Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana is also active in her community and volunteered for four years with the State's Court-Appointed Special Advocates Program, formerly known as the Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem Program.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Ms. Garcia-Pa‘ahana be appointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

STEVE TSUNEMOTO

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Steve Tsunemoto from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126, AFL-CIO.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Tsunemoto's knowledge, background, and prior experience on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board qualify him for appointment to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Tsunemoto has been an elevator contractor for almost thirty years, and has worked in all aspects of the elevator trade, including construction, repair, and service.  Mr. Tsunemoto has been a Service Technician for ThyssenKrupp Elevator since 1986, is the current President of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126, and is an instructor in the National Elevator Industry Apprenticeship Program.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Tsunemoto understands the role and responsibilities of board members by virtue of his previous experience on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and his extensive experience in the industry will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Tsunemoto be appointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on his background, experience, and commitment to serving the public.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair