STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3258

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 629

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. 629, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

G.M. No. 629

JOHN UEKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by John Uekawa for service on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Uekawa from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Uekawa's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as an industry member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Uekawa has nearly forty years of experience in Hawaii's motor vehicle industry. Mr. Uekawa is currently the General Manager and President of New City Nissan, a role that he has held for over twenty-five years and in which he has earned numerous awards. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Uekawa has held various leadership roles for a number of professional and community organizations, including the Hawaii Automotive Dealers' Association, National Dealer Advisory Board, Easter Seals, Better Business Bureau, Variety School, and St. Anthony's School. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Uekawa has served as a member of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since July 2018, and his knowledge and experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that John Uekawa be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his background, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

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