STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3482

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 830, 831, 832, 833

 

 

 

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. 830, 831, 832, and 833, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Contractors License Board

 

G.M. No. 830

GUY AKASAKI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 831

TYRUS KAGAWA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 832

KENT MATSUZAKI,

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

 

G.M. No. 833

DARYL SUEHIRO,

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 Guy Akasaki, Tyrus Kagawa, Kent Matsuzaki, and Daryl Suehiro to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Contractors License Board.

 

GUY AKASAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Guy Akasaki from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, First Hawaiian Bank, Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii, King & Neel, Inc., and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Akasaki's background, dedication to serving the public, and experience on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Akasaki has been licensed in the State since 1990 and holds the roofing and waterproofing license classifications.  Mr. Akasaki is the owner of a roofing and waterproofing company in Hawaii and has cofounded several other companies in Hawaii and Guam.  Mr. Akasaki's diverse background and years of experience in the trade have made him an asset to the Contractors License Board, where he has served as a contributing member since 2008.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Akasaki has been reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

TYRUS KAGAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Tyrus Kagawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii; Sheet Metal Contractors Association; Engineered Systems Inc.; Oahu Plumbing and Sheet Metal, Ltd.; and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kagawa's background, experience, and dedication to consumer safety qualify him for appointment to the Contractors License Board as a specialty contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kagawa has worked in the plumbing and air conditioning industry for three decades and is licensed in the State as a contractor, plumber, and engineer.  Mr. Kagawa has an extensive contracting background in a variety of large construction projects, including commercial buildings, condominiums, and hotels.  Mr. Kagawa is familiar with board procedures and protocol by virtue of his prior experience as a board member on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and understands the importance of balancing safety and economic issues for the protection of the State's consumers.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kagawa's knowledge and experience will be an asset to the Contractors License Board.

 

KENT MATSUZAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kent Matsuzaki from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Subcontractors Association of Hawaii, Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii, and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Matsuzaki's background, experience, and interest in giving back to the community qualify him for appointment to the Contractors License Board as a specialty contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Matsuzaki has worked in the construction industry for twenty-seven years and holds C-4, C-37, and C-52 license classifications.  Throughout his career, Mr. Matsuzaki has been involved in many significant construction projects, including work at Honolulu International Airport, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and Hawaii Pacific University.  Mr. Matsuzaki is familiar with all aspects of contracting and has leadership experience by virtue of his service on the Board of Directors of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Matsuzaki has been appointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, diverse background, and commitment to protecting public interests.

 

DARYL SUEHIRO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Daryl Suehiro from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Electrical Contractor's Association of Hawaii; Subcontractors Association of Hawaii; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186; HH Electric, Inc.; and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Suehiro's background, commitment to serving the community, and experience on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Suehiro has been licensed as an electrical contractor since 1988 and also holds a journeyman electrician license.  Mr. Suehiro is the president of a family-owned business, the vice-president of operations for a general contracting company, and the past President of the Electrical Contractors Association of Hawaii.  Mr. Suehiro has served on the Contractors License Board since 2008, and his expertise in the electrical field has been critical to the Board's ability to interpret scope of practice issues in this highly specialized area.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Suehiro has been reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     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