STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2203

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 697, 698

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 697 and 698, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 697

STUART LAU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 698

ROBERT FIGAROA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Stuart Lau and Robert Figaroa for service on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

STUART LAU

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Stuart Lau from the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lau's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau is an owner and property manager for a number of properties, including properties held by Queen Emma Land Company.  Mr. Lau has many years of experience in property management, including tenant leasing, management, repair and maintenance, renegotiations, and arbitration.  Mr. Lau also has a strong public service background and previously served as a member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board from 1994 until 2002, including time as Chair, and as a member of the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners from 2002 to 2006.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lau has been a member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since July 2017, and his insight from the public consumer perspective continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Lau be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his background, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

ROBERT FIGAROA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Robert Figaroa from the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Figaroa's background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Figaroa is a certified mechanic and is the owner of Impulse Repairs, LLC in Kapolei, Hawaii.  Mr. Figaroa is also a Master Technician for automotive and heavy vehicles, an Automotive Service Excellence-certified technician, a certified structural welder, and a motivational speaker.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Figaroa has served on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since July 2015, currently serves as the Board's Chair, and his experience in the motor vehicle repair industry combined with his diverse background continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Figaroa be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to his industry and public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair