STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4029

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 656

 

 

 

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

 

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

 

G.M. No. 656

MARK BAKER,

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 Mark Baker for service on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mark Baker from the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Baker's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Baker has been a licensed elevator mechanic in Hawaii since 1998 and is currently employed by OTIS Elevator Company as a lead adjuster.  Mr. Baker previously worked for ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company and as a foreman and mechanic for Kone Corporation.  In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Baker serves as an instructor for the National Elevator Industry Education Program and mentors apprentice elevator mechanics.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Baker has served as an interim member of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board since January 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mark Baker be appointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on his knowledge, 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