STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1526

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 548, 549, 550

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 548, 549, and 550, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Enhanced 911 Board

G.M. No. 548	ALLISON BLAKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020;
G.M. No. 549	ELLIOTT KE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 550	FRANCIS ALUETA, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Allison Blake, Elliott Ke, and Francis Alueta for service on the Enhanced 911 Board.

ALLISON BLAKE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Allison Blake from the Department of Accounting and General Services, Enhanced 911 Board, Maui Police Department, Verizon Wireless, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Blake's experience in wireless communications, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment to the Enhanced 911 Board. Your Committee notes that Ms. Blake has been the District Manager of Sprint for over a decade. Ms. Blake has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration degree in International Management. Your Committee finds that Ms. Blake's appointment fulfills the statutory requirement of representation on the Enhanced 911 Board from a wireless communications service provider.

ELLIOTT KE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Elliott Ke from the Department of Accounting and General Services, Enhanced 911 Board, Maui Police Department, Verizon Wireless, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ke's experience in law enforcement, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Enhanced 911 Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ke currently serves as the Kauai Police Department Captain of the Office of the Chief of Police. Mr. Ke's law enforcement experience ranges from the Investigative Services Bureau to Patrol Services Bureau to the Office of Professional Standards and Criminal Intelligence Unit. Your Committee finds that Mr. Ke's appointment fulfills the statutory requirement of representation on the Enhanced 911 Board from the Kauai Public Safety Answering Point.

FRANCIS ALUETA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Francis Alueta from the Department of Accounting and General Services, Enhanced 911 Board, Maui Police Department, Hawaiian Telcom, Verizon Wireless, and fifteen individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Alueta's experience in network engineering and telecommunications management, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Enhanced 911 Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Alueta currently works as the Director of Network Reliability for Hawaiian Telcom and has worked in network engineering and operations for over two decades. Mr. Alueta has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Telecommunication Management. Your Committee finds that Mr. Alueta's appointment fulfills the statutory requirement of representation on the Enhanced 911 Board from a public utility providing telecommunications services and land line enhanced 911 services.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Technology 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 Technology,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair