STAND. COM. REP. NO. 833

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 518, 519

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 518 and 519, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 518

MARIE WEITE,

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

 

G.M. No. 519

MICHAEL TETSUTANI,

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 Marie Weite and Michael Tetsutani to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

MARIE WEITE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Marie Weite from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Weite's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify her for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Weite is employed in the insurance industry as a technical specialist handling litigation claims.  Ms. Weite has leadership experience by virtue of her service on various boards, including boards for Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii and the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition.  Ms. Weite previously served two terms on the Governor's Highway Safety Council and has been an interim appointee to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since December 2012.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Weite has been appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a public member based on her experience, willingness to serve, and dedication to the community.

 

MICHAEL TETSUTANI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michael Tetsutani from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Tetsutani's knowledge, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Tetsutani has been in the automotive industry for over thirty years and currently serves as the Service and Parts Director for a franchise dealer in Honolulu.  Mr. Tetsutani has been an interim appointee of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since July 2012, and his knowledge of the automotive industry continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Tetsutani is committed to giving back to his community and has been appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as an industry member based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication 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