STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1902

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 596, 597

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 596 and 597, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board

G.M. No. 596	JOHN MIHLBAUER, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and
G.M. No. 597	JACOB RYAN PRICE, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by John Mihlbauer, Jr. and Jacob Ryan Price for service on the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

JOHN MIHLBAUER, JR.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Mihlbauer, Jr. from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Mihlbauer's background and dedication to public service qualify him to be reappointed to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Mihlbauer is the President of All Ship and Cargo Surveys, Ltd., a marine survey business that conducts crane inspections. He has been licensed as a mechanical engineer in Hawaii since 2014 and has over thirty-four years of experience in engineering. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Mihlbauer currently serves as a member of ASME B30 Standards Committee on Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings and is also the Chairperson of the subcommittee of ASME 30.24, regarding container cranes, and ASME B30.8, regarding floating cranes and derricks. During the hearing, Mr. Mihlbauer expressed an interest to see that all crane operators be certified in the State, as currently only licensure is required for operators of mobile cranes in construction. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Mihlbauer has previously served as the Chairperson of the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, and has been a member of the Board since July 2016. His experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that John Mihlbauer, Jr. be reappointed to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

JACOB RYAN PRICE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jacob Ryan Price from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Price's background and willingness to serve the public qualify him to be appointed to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Price currently works as a health, safety, and environmental engineer supervisor for Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. and holds a degree in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern University. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Price is certified as a Graduate Safety Practitioner, Construction Health and Safety Technician, and Safety Trained Supervisor Construction by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. During the hearing, he expressed his passion for public safety through the standardization of safety protocols for hoisting machine operators statewide. Your Committee finds that Mr. Price has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his experience and passion in occupational health and safety will enhance the effectiveness of the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jacob Ryan Price be appointed to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor and Technology 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 Labor and Technology,

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SHARON MORIWAKI, Chair