STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4000

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 846, 847

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 846 and 847, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Highway Safety Council

G.M. No. 846	EDWARD WERNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and
G.M. No. 847	EDWARD WERNER, 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 Edward Werner for service on the State Highway Safety Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of Edward Werner from the Department of Transportation, City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, Build Team 50, Malama Makua, and thirteen individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Werner's dedication and experience qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the State Highway Safety Council. Mr. Werner has spent many years as a community advocate for road safety. He was instrumental in creating Kaulana's Law in 2017 which enhanced criminal penalties for individuals convicted of drunk driving and negligent homicide. Mr. Werner has also coordinated multiple community highway safety events and has partnered with the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and the Honolulu Police Department, as well as various other community groups, safety related companies, and schools. Mr. Werner's exemplary initiative and his experiences working with policy and community groups will be a great asset to the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Edward Werner be appointed and reappointed to the State Highway Safety Council based on his dedication and experience.

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

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CHRIS LEE, Chair