STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3992

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 565

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 565, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawaii Paroling Authority

 

G.M. No. 565

MILTON KOTSUBO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Milton Kotsubo for service on the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Milton Kotsubo from the Hawaii Paroling Authority, Department of Public Safety, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kotsubo's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Paroling Authority as a board member.  Mr. Kotsubo has over forty years of experience working with the Hawaii offender population and has worked as a social worker for various organizations for over twelve years.  Additionally, he has experience working at numerous correctional facilities, including Halawa Correctional Facility, Oahu Community Correctional Center, and previously was acting warden at the Women's Community Correctional Center.  Mr. Kotsubo has served on the Hawaii Paroling Authority since 2021 and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Milton Kotsubo be reappointed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

 

 

 

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair