STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3581

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 725, 726, 730

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 725, 726, and 730, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

 

G.M. No. 725

JAMES LEE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 726

SANFORD MORIOKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 730

WILLIAM LYDGATE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by James Lee, Sanford Morioka, and William Lydgate for service on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

 

JAMES LEE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of James Lee from the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lee's experience and dedication in serving on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a member nominated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, pursuant to section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Mr. Lee is a resident of Hilo, Hawaii and has been the Director of Development for W.H. Shipman, Ltd., a real property corporation, since 2005.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Chaminade University and over thirty years of real estate management and development experience.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Lee remains involved with various organizations, including the Hawaii County Fire Commission, Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, and Land Asset and Management Committee of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that he has been a member of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board since 2019 and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that James Lee be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his experience and commitment to public service.

 

SANFORD MORIOKA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Sanford Morioka from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Morioka's experience and willingness to serve on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board qualify him for appointment to the Board as a member nominated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, pursuant to section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Mr. Morioka is a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii and is currently the President of Edwards Enterprises, Inc., the largest locally-owned commercial printing company in the State.  Your Committee notes that he has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Portland and over thirty years in the printing industry.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Morioka has an extensive history of community service and currently serves on the Board of Directors for nonprofits such as Palama Settlement and Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.  Your Committee further finds that he has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  His experience will be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Sanford Morioka be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his experience and commitment to public service.

 

WILLIAM LYDGATE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of William Lydgate from the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lydgate's experience, knowledge, and dedication in serving on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a member representing the county of Kauai, pursuant to section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Mr. Lydgate is a resident of Kapaa, Hawaii and is the owner and President of Lydgate Farms, a small-scale farming company known for its production of specialty chocolates and educational farm tours, since 2016.  Your Committee notes that he is a fifth-generation descendant of Lydgates on Kauai, and has a Master's degree in Music from the Berklee College of Music – Valencia campus.  Your Committee further finds that he has been a member of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board since 2018 and his experience and unique insights into the agricultural industry, farming sustainability, the community of Kauai, and small businesses will continue to be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that William Lydgate be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair