STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1651

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 784

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 784, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Cable Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 784

SCOTT WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Scott Wong to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Cable Advisory Committee.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scott Wong from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, ‘Ōlelo Community Media, and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wong's background, knowledge, and commitment to serving his community also qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Cable Advisory Committee.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Wong has an entrepreneurial background of business ventures that include video production and media and in emerging areas, like applied robotics.  Mr. Wong has also worked in the film and television industry for nearly twenty years, including volunteering for nine years as an ‘Ōlelo Community Access Producer and Director and serving for three years on the Board of Directors for ‘Ōlelo Community Media.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Wong has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his professional background and commitment to bettering his community will be a strong addition to the Cable Advisory Committee.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Wong be appointed to the Cable Advisory Committee based on his experience, background, and dedication to public service.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair