STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2201

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 611, 701

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 Nos. 611 and 701, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

G.M. No. 611	ALAN INABA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 701	ROBERTO YUMOL, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Alan Inaba and Roberto Yumol for service on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

ALAN INABA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Alan Inaba from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Inaba's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board as a professional land surveyor member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Inaba has been a licensed professional land surveyor in Hawaii since 1984 and is the principal land surveyor for Inaba Engineering, Inc., a well-established family business that provides surveying and engineering services in Hilo, Hawaii.  Mr. Inaba is also active in his community and for six years served as a member of the Hawaii Community College Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, where he advised students in the Architectural, Engineering, and CAD Technologies program. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Inaba has been a member of the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since January 2016, and his experience in the field of land surveying continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Inaba be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

ROBERTO YUMOL

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Robert Yumol from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; BKF and Associates, LLC; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yumol's background, knowledge, and proven experience on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board as a professional architect member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Yumol has been licensed as an architect in Hawaii since 1987 and has over forty years of experience in his field. Mr. Yumol has been involved in the design and management of numerous projects throughout his career, including hotels, high-rise condominiums, office buildings, medical facilities, and custom single family and multi-family dwellings. Mr. Yumol is also active in numerous professional organizations. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Yumol has been a member of the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since June 2017, currently serves as the Board's Chair, and his insights as an architect continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Yumol be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his background, experience, and dedication to public service.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair