STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1673

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 731, 825, 826, 827

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 731, 825, 826, and 827, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Advisory Committee on Pesticides

 

G.M. No. 731

TAMMY MURRAY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 825

CYNTHIA REZENTES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 826

REGINALD HASEGAWA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and

 

G.M. No. 827

JASON MISAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Tammy Murray, Cynthia Rezentes, Reginald Hasegawa, and Jason Misaki to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

TAMMY MURRAY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ms. Tammy Murray from the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Murray's professional experience and background in the pesticide industry also qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Murray works for Aloha Termite & Pest Control, Inc., and serves as the President of the Hawaii Pest Control Association.  She has over fifteen years of experience in the termite and pest control industry, including experience with the use, application, and regulation of pesticides in Hawaii.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Murray will be an asset to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

CYNTHIA REZENTES

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ms. Cynthia Rezentes from the Department of Agriculture and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Rezentes's professional experience and background in land conservation and watershed management also qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Rezentes currently serves on the Environmental Protection Agency's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council and previously served on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, at which time she assisted with updating and revising administrative rules.  She serves on the Wai‘anae Coast Neighborhood Board No. 24; Nanakuli-Ma‘ili Neighborhood Board No. 36; O‘ahu Resource, Conservation, and Development Council, Inc.; Hui Malama o Kane‘aki; Mohala I Ka Wai; Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Council; and O‘ahu Land Trust/Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Rezentes will be an asset to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

REGINALD HASEGAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Reginald Hasegawa from the Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Agriculture Research Center; Hawai‘i Farm Bureau; Hawaii Coffee Association; Maui County Farm Bureau; Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, Inc.; Ponoholo Ranch, Limited; and thirty-nine individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hasegawa's professional experience and background in the agriculture input supply industry also qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hasegawa is the Location Manager for Crop Production Services, Inc., and has worked in the agricultural industry for several decades.  He is a member of the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau, Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, Hawaii Coffee Association, Hawaii Papaya Industry Association, Hawaii Export Nursery Association, Hawaii Orchid Growers Association, Hawaii Florists' and Shippers' Association, Hawaii Crop Improvement Association, and Hawaii Organic Farmers Association.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Hasegawa will be an asset to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

JASON MISAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mr. Jason Misaki from the Department of Agriculture and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Misaki's professional experience and background in wildlife management and biology also qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Misaki is the Wildlife Program Manager for the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Oahu Branch, and has over ten years' experience in managing wildlife sanctuaries, forest reserves, game management areas, and seabird sanctuaries.  He currently serves on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Misaki will continue to be an asset to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture and Environment 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 Agriculture and Environment,

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair