STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1004

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 609

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 609, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 609

MARK BAKER, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Mark Baker for service on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mark Baker from the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board; International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 126; and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Baker's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Baker has been licensed as an elevator mechanic in Hawaii since 1998 and has over twenty-five years of experience in installing, developing, and adjusting elevator controls and security systems. Mr. Baker is currently the lead adjuster with OTIS Elevator Company, and prior to that, worked with Kone Corporation as a foreman and mechanic, and with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas as a mechanic and adjuster. Mr. Baker also serves as an instructor for the National Elevator Industry Education Program, mentoring apprentice elevator mechanics. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Baker has served as an interim member of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board since January 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Baker be appointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair