SSCR1598

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1598

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 600, 601

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

Madam:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 600 and 601, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Pest Control Board

G.M. No. 600

TERRANCE MANAGO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019; and

G.M. No. 601

DAVID LAU,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019 (as amended by GM862,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Terrance Manago and David Lau to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Pest Control Board.

TERRANCE MANAGO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Terrance Manago from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Manago's knowledge, experience, and proven leadership on the Pest Control Board qualify him for reappointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensed pest control operator member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Manago has thirty years of experience in the pest control industry, has been licensed as a pest control operator since 2000, and is the owner and operator of Hawaii Pest Solutions, Inc. Mr. Manago has been an active member of the Hawaii Pest Control Association for many years, including serving as past President. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Manago has been a member of the Pest Control Board since July 2013 and is a diligent and contributing member of the Board's Applications Review and Examination Review Committees. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Manago be reappointed to the Pest Control Board based on his extensive background, knowledge, and commitment to protecting consumers.

DAVID LAU

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of David Lau from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lau's background, experience, and commitment to his industry qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensed pest control operator member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau has sixteen years of experience in the pest control industry and is the district manager for Ecolab Pest Elimination. Mr. Lau has also been actively involved with the Hawaii Pest Control Association for a number of years and has held many positions within the association, including serving as the current third Vice President and chair of the Industry Improvement and Standards and Education Committees. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lau has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Mr. Lau be appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to protecting and educating the public about the pest control industry.

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