STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2220

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 620, 621

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 620 and 621, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Game Management Advisory Commission

G.M. No. 620	NELSON RAPANOT, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 621	KALANI NAKOA, 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 Nelson Rapanot and Kalani Nakoa for service on the Game Management Advisory Commission.

NELSON RAPANOT

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Nelson Rapanot from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Rapanot's experience as a bowhunter, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Game Management Advisory Commission as a member from the Island of Molokai. Your Committee notes that Mr. Rapanot is an active licensed hunter who works directly with local hunter and shooter organizations, including Molokai Bowhunters. He also provides guided archery-only hunting on Molokai Ranch. Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. Rapanot's extensive knowledge and experience in hunting will be a valuable asset to the Commission.

KALANI NAKOA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kalani Nakoa from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Nakoa's experience as an avid hunter, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Game Management Advisory Commission as a member from the Island of Maui. Your Committee notes that Mr. Nakoa is an active licensed hunter who works directly with local hunter and shooter organizations, including Kaupō Wildlife Club, Aukai Archery Club, Molokai Bowhunters, and Maui Casting Club. He also has experience mentoring younger bowhunters and diving and ulua fishermen. Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. Nakoa's extensive knowledge and experience in hunting will be a valuable asset to the Commission.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

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KAIALI'I KAHELE, Chair