STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2105

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 591

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. 591, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 591

JAMMIE GARCIA-PAAHANA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Jammie Garcia-Paahana for service on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jammie Garcia-Paahana from the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Garcia-Paahana's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board qualify her for reappointment as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Garcia-Paahana has fifteen years of experience in the elevator trade and has been licensed in Hawaii as an elevator mechanic for nearly ten years. Ms. Garcia-Paahana has been with ThyssenKrupp Elevator since 2004, where she worked in construction, modernization, and repair; new installation estimating; and most currently as a Service Superintendent. Ms. Garcia-Paahana is also active in leadership roles with the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126 and selects apprenticeship candidates as an interviewer. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Garcia-Paahana has been a member of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board since April 2016 and her experience in the profession remains a valuable asset to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Garcia-Paahana be reappointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment 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