STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3664

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 852, 853

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. 852 and 853, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Board Of Public Accountancy

G.M. No. 852	GABRIEL LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 853	GARY MIYASHIRO, 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 Gabriel Lee and Gary Miyashiro to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Public Accountancy.

GABRIEL LEE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Gabriel Lee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lee's background, knowledge, and prior experience on the State Board of Public Accountancy qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lee has over thirty years' experience in the banking industry and is the Executive Vice President, Commercial Markets, for American Savings Bank, where he oversees corporate banking, commercial banking, commercial real estate, cash management, and international services.  Mr. Lee is also an active member of his community and serves in leadership positions on several boards of directors, including as the current Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lee has been a member of the State Board of Public Accountancy since July 2012 and his unique experience as a commercial banker who works frequently with accounting professionals brings a valuable public perspective that continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Lee be reappointed to the Board of Public Accountancy based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

GARY MIYASHIRO

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Gary Miyashiro from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Miyashiro's background, experience, and commitment to community service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensed and actively practicing Certified Public Accountant member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Miyashiro has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Hawaii since 1994 and has held key positions as a Certified Public Accountant and a fiscal officer for different Hawaii companies since the 1990s.  Mr. Miyashiro is currently the President of MC Group Hawaii, Inc., a public accounting firm in Honolulu that offers accounting, auditing, and tax and business consulting.  Mr. Miyashiro is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants and Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Miyashiro has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Mr. Miyashiro be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his knowledge, background, and dedication 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