STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4080

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 818

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 818, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Registration of the Islands of Kauai and Niihau

 

G.M. No. 818

RALPH CUSHNIE,

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 Ralph Cushnie for service on the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kauai and Niihau.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ralph Cushnie from the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Kikiaola Construction, and eight individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Cushnie's background and extensive experience qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kauai and Niihau as a member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Cushnie currently works as Owner, President, and Treasurer of Alaea Corporation and Owner and Operations Manager of Cushnie Construction Company.  Mr. Cushnie has spent twenty-eight years in various management positions in the construction industry.  Previously, Mr. Cushnie served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.  Your Committee believes that Mr. Cushnie's ability to make timely, researched, and educated decisions will benefit the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ralph Cushnie be appointed to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kauai and Niihau based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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 Judiciary,

 

 

 

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KARL RHOADS, Chair