STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3072

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 504, 505

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 504 and 505, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

 

Cable Advisory Committee

 

G.M. No. 504

BETH TOKIOKA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 505

AUSTIN VALI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Beth Tokioka and Austin Vali to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Cable Advisory Committee.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Beth Tokioka from the Cable Television Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Kauai Economic Development Board, Inc.; Kauai Planning and Action Alliance; Fujita & Miura Public Relations, Inc.; and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's professional experience in media, communications, and related fields, and personal dedication to her community will bring a well-rounded perspective to the Cable Advisory Committee.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has held various high-level roles in her professional career and is knowledgeable about the dynamics of the government's roles and responsibilities relating to media and public information dissemination.  Your Committee notes that the nominee understands the issues facing cable television and its regulation, will provide a valuable neighbor island perspective to various issues before the Committee, and is highly qualified to serve as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Austin Vali from the Cable Television Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee's extensive professional experience in the media industry and dedication to his community will make him a valuable resource on the Cable Advisory Committee.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee's long career in media reflects the strength of his experience.  The nominee worked his way from on-air talent, to program director, and eventually president and owner of two local radio stations.  Your Committee notes that the nominee understands the function and responsibility of the Cable Advisory Committee, has demonstrated his dedication by participating and providing valuable insight during the last Cable Advisory Committee meeting, and is highly qualified to serve as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee.

 

     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