STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1685

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 739

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 No. 739, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

G.M. No. 739

ROBERT FIGAROA, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Robert Figaroa, Jr., to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Robert Figaroa, Jr., from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Bussell Electric – Hawaii, Inc.; and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Figaroa's background, 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. Figaroa is a certified mechanic in good standing in the State and is the owner of Impulse Repairs, LLC.  Mr. Figaroa is also an ASE Certified Technician, certified structural welder, and a motivational speaker.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Figaroa has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his experience in the motor vehicle repair industry combined with his diverse background will be an asset to the discussions of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Figaroa be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to his industry and public service.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair