STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2123

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 708

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 708, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Workforce Development Council

G.M. No. 708

ALAN HAYASHI, 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 Alan Hayashi for service on the Hawaii Workforce Development Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mr. Hayashi from the Department of Taxation, Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and five individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashi is presently the Principal of Consult 808, a Hawaii based consulting firm specializing in project management, government, and public relations.  Previously, Mr. Hayashi served as the Director of Public Relations and Policy Advocacy at BAE Systems Support Solutions for over four years, the Director of Government Relations and Community Relations at BAE Systems Spectral Solutions for over fifteen years, and the Executive Director of the Convention Center Authority for eleven years.  Mr. Hayashi has served the community as a member of various boards, including the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and Army Hawaii Housing Foundation. Mr. Hayashi is currently the Vice Chair for the Workforce Development Council.  In Mr. Hayashi's own testimony, he expressed his willingness to return to the Workforce Development Council and assist it in identifying, training, and sustaining a skilled and efficient workforce to enable Hawaii to realize its full economic potential and provide good high paying jobs for its residents. Your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashi's experience as a current member of the Workforce Development Council, his professional background, and his understanding of Hawaii's workforce needs will continue to be assets to the Workforce Development Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts 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 Labor, Culture and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair