STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4035

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 766

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

Cable Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 766

SCOTT WONG, 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 Scott Wong for service on the Cable Advisory Committee.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Scott Wong from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wong's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Cable Advisory Committee qualify him for reappointment to the Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Wong is a Principal for Huana Productions, LLC, a film and television company, and CEO of Ohana Hui Ventures, Inc., which is involved in the development, construction, and operation of multimedia studio facilities. Mr. Wong is also the owner and director of Mystical Video Productions, Inc., a video production company specializing in corporate events, film and television productions, and drone video. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Wong has earned a number of awards for his community service activities and from his past service in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Wong has served on the Cable Advisory Committee since 2017. Mr. Wong's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Cable Advisory Committee. Your Committee therefore recommends that Scott Wong be reappointed to the Cable Advisory Committee based on his experience, knowledge, 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