STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1821

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 730, 731, 732

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. 730, 731, and 732, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

G.M. No. 730	CLAYTON PANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2025;
G.M. No. 731	JOEL KUROKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and
G.M. No. 732	KEN OTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Clayton Pang, Joel Kurokawa, and Ken Ota for service on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

CLAYTON PANG

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Clayton Pang from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; Electech Hawaii, Inc.; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Pang's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Pang has nearly fifty years of experience in electrical engineering and has been licensed as a professional electrical engineer in Hawaii since 1976. Mr. Pang is currently the president and principal electrical engineer of Electech Hawaii, Inc. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Pang is a member of many professional and community organizations and has served on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since 2019, and represents the Board at regional and national conferences and serves on the Board's Rules Committee. Mr. Pang's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Pang be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

JOEL KUROKAWA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Joel Kurokawa from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; University of Hawai‘i at Manoa; and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kurokawa's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kurokawa has been licensed as a landscape architect in Hawaii since 2002. Mr. Kurokawa has over thirty-five years of professional experience in Hawaii, California, and Japan, and currently owns and operates an established firm with a diverse portfolio of projects. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Kurokawa is an active member of his profession and community and is an elected member of the Board of Directors for the Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards, which administers the Landscape Architect Registration Examination. Mr. Kurokawa has served who prior consecutive terms on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects and his extensive experience in landscape architecture will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kurokawa be appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

KEN OTA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ken Ota from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ota's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ota is currently employed with Pacific Pipe Co., and prior to that, worked with ISI Hawaii Water Solutions for nearly twenty years. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ota is an active participant in his community and currently serves as a board member of the A&B Sugar Museum, Trustee of the American Water Works Association, and previously served on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects from 2002 to 2009, including serving as the former Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board. Most recently, Mr. Ota has served on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since 2017 and Mr. Ota's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ota be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his background, experience, and commitment to public service.

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