STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3534

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 728

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 728, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Disability and Communication Access Board

 

G.M. No. 728

MICHAEL NOJIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Michael Nojima for service on the Disability and Communication Access Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Nojima from the Disability and Communication Access Board and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Nojima's background and desire to serve the public qualify him to be appointed to the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) as an individual knowledgeable in areas for which DCAB has rulemaking authority.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Nojima has been a registered professional engineer since 1984.  Mr. Nojima is currently the Vice President of Gray, Hong, Nojima, & Associates, Inc., a company that provides professional engineering services, including planning and permitting, design, and construction.  Mr. Nojima's experience as a consulting civil engineer lends him special insight into facility access for persons with disabilities.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Nojima's extensive background in civil engineering, specifically in accessibility compliance requirements, will enhance the effectiveness of the Disability and Communication Access Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Nojima be appointed to the Disability and Communication Access Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair