STAND. COM. REP. NO. 993

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 613, 614

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 Nos. 613 and 614, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Pest Control Board

G.M. No. 613	WILLIAM LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and
G.M. No. 614	JOHN SPEED, 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 William Lee and John Speed for service on the Pest Control Board.

WILLIAM LEE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of William Lee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd.; Business Insurance Services, Inc.; Hawaii Island Contractors' Association; Takamine Construction, Inc.; and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lee's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lee has been licensed as a pest control operator in Hawaii since 2006 and is the owner of Will Kill Termites & Pests, LLC, a highly regarded and well-respected company in Hilo, Hawaii. Mr. Lee also serves as a member of multiple professional and community organizations and is the current Vice President the Hawaii Island Contractors' Association, Grounds Committee Chair for the Hilo Yacht Club, and former President of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Lee has served as an interim member of the Pest Control Board since January 2020 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Lee be appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

JOHN SPEED

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of John Speed from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Durrett Lang Morse, LLLP; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Speed's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Speed has held a pest control operator license in Hawaii since 2002 and has been in the pest control industry for twenty-two years. Mr. Speed is the Founder and President of Kilauea Pest Control and is also the Founder and President of Gobias Industries, a real estate holdings and management company. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Speed is an active member in a number of professional and community organizations and serves as an Eagle Scout, advisory board member for Salvation Army of Honolulu, and has served in various capacities with the Hawaii Pest Control Association where he currently serves as Vice President. Your Committee finds that Mr. Speed has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in the industry will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Pest Control Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Speed be appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair