STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2103

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 509

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 509, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

G.M. No. 509

JOHN UEKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by John Uekawa for service on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of John Uekawa from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Uekawa's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Uekawa has over thirty-five years of experience in the automotive industry in Hawaii, is currently the General Manager and President of New City Nissan, and has been a board member of the Hawaii Automotive Dealers' Association for twenty-one years. Mr. Uekawa has also served on numerous local and national boards, which demonstrates his commitment to the automotive industry and his community. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Uekawa has served as an interim appointee on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since July 2018, and his years of experience in the motor vehicle industry continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Uekawa be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to protecting consumers.

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