STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1813

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 773, 774, 775

 

 

 

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. 773, 774, and 775, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Contractors License Board

 

G.M. No. 773

JERRY NISHEK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025;

 

G.M. No. 774

JOSEPH O'DONNELL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and

 

G.M. No. 775

CLYDE HAYASHI,

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 Jerry Nishek, Joseph O'Donnell, and Clyde Hayashi for service on the Contractors License Board.

 

JERRY NISHEK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jerry Nishek from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Contractors Association of Kaua‘i; Pacific Blue Construction, LLC; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Nishek's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Contractors License Board as a licensed general contractor member from Kauai.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Nishek has been a licensed landscape contractor in Hawaii for forty years and a licensed general contractor for twenty-five years.  Mr. Nishek has worked with Kauai Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. since 1979 where he currently serves as the general manager and corporate treasurer.  Mr. Nishek is also knowledgeable in general building and general engineering and has considerable experience with both small and large contracting projects that require coordination with multiple trade contractors.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Nishek has served as a member of numerous professional and community organizations and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Mr. Nishek's extensive experience in contracting will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Contractors License Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Nishek be appointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

JOSEPH O'DONNELL

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Joseph O'Donnell from the Contractors License Board and Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. O'Donnell's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. O'Donnell has been employed by the Ironworkers Union Local 625 for over thirty years and is currently the financial secretary, treasurer, and business manager.  Mr. O'Donnell also serves as the Trustee of the Hawaii Ironworkers Structural Pension Plan and the Hawaii Ironworkers Administration Office.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. O'Donnell has an extensive history of public service and currently serves as Chair of the City and County of Honolulu Liquor Commission and as a member of the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Committee.  Your Committee finds that Mr. O'Donnell has served on the Contractors License Board since 2019 and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. O'Donnell be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

CLYDE HAYASHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Clyde Hayashi from the Contractors License Board, Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club, and International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 142. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashi's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hayashi has over thirty years of experience in labor unions and government relations and is currently employed by the Hawaii Ironworkers' Stabilization Fund in government affairs.  Previously, Mr. Hayashi served as the State Community Services Liaison for the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations/Aloha United Way Partnership for ten years.  Mr. Hayashi also worked for ten years as a boilermaker apprentice and a boilermaker mechanic in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Hayashi has served on the Contractors License Board since 2019 and his unique experience with shipyard trades, the construction industry, health and human services community, labor unions, and government relations will continue to be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Hayashi be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his experience, knowledge, 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