STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3254

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 511

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 511, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 511

TOBY KAKEHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Toby Kakehi for service on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Toby Kakehi from the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board and Hawaii Electric Co., Inc.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kakehi's background, knowledge, and dedication to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a member not connected to the motor vehicle repair industry.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kakehi is currently the account manager for Altec Industries, Inc., where he has worked for eight years.  Prior to that, Mr. Kakehi served as a service consultant for Mercedes Benz of Honolulu, and was a service manager at Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Kakehi has served as an interim member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since November 2021, and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Toby Kakehi be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his 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