STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3496

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 539, 540

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 539 and 540, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Pest Control Board

G.M. No. 539	DAVID LAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 540	JULIAN YATES III, 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 David Lau and Julian Yates III for service on the Pest Control Board.

David Lau

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of David Lau from the Pest Control Board, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lau's background, knowledge, and proven experience on the Pest Control Board qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau has been a leader and manager in the pest control industry for over twenty years and has been a licensed pest control operator in Hawaii since 2002. Mr. Lau is currently the district manager for Rentokil North America, Inc., and prior to that, held a number of manager and sales positions with prominent pest control companies. Mr. Lau is also actively engaged in his profession and in addition to serving on the Pest Control Board has served on the Hawaii Pest Control Association in multiple capacities, including serving as Vice President, Chairperson of various committees, and Treasurer. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau has served on the Pest Control Board since 2015 and his broad industry knowledge and experience provide a valuable perspective to the Board. Therefore, your Committee recommends that Mr. Lau be reappointed to the Pest Control Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

Julian Yates III

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Julian Yates III from the Pest Control Board, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Yates' knowledge, experience, and proven leadership on the Pest Control Board qualify him for reappointment to the Pest Control Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Yates has more than forty years of experience as a researcher and extension specialist in urban pest management specializing on termites in Hawaii, including the most destructive Formosan subterranean termite. Dr. Yates is widely recognized as an expert on termite and structural pest control and has discovered and developed effective controls against termites in Hawaii that have saved millions of dollars to homes and buildings in the State. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Yates served as an ex‑officio member of the Pest Control Board for twenty-three years before retiring from the University of Hawaii's Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Dr. Yates was appointed to the Pest Control Board as a public member in 2016 and his extensive knowledge and invaluable insight will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Yates be reappointed to the Pest Control Board based on his experience, background, 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