STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2658

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 180, 236

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 180 and 236, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Contractors License Board

 

G.M. No. 180

GERALD YAMADA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and

 

G.M. No. 236

RANDALL B.C. LAU,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Gerald Yamada from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Chair of the Contractors License Board, and BIA-Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board.  Your Committee notes that Gerald Yamada has been licensed since 1987 as a painting contractor, and subsequently obtained licensure in general engineering, general building, and several other specialty classifications.  As Chairperson of the Board's Scope of Work Committee, he serves an important role in guiding the Board through the process of defining the work that may be performed under the various license classifications.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Randall B.C. Lau from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Chair of the Contractors License Board, BIA‑Hawaii, and one private citizen.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board.  Your Committee notes that Randall B.C. Lau has been licensed as a general building contractor since 1991, and subsequently obtained licensure in general engineering and numerous other specialty classifications.  His many years experience in the construction industry have made him a valuable asset to the Board, where he reviews applications, disciplinary orders, inquiries to the Board and assists in the examination review process.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Personal statements and resumes were received from the nominees.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair