STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2002

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 624

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 624, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

G.M. No. 624

JOHN CAUDELL, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by John Caudell, Jr. for service on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Caudell, Jr. from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board and Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association. Your Committee received testimony in opposition of the nomination for the reappointment of John Caudell, Jr. from one individual. Your Committee notes that the testimony submitted in opposition to this nominee contained no substantive information or commentary relating to his reappointment.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Caudell's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a member engaged in the motor vehicle industry. Your Committee notes that Mr. Caudell has over forty years of experience in the automotive industry and has owned Pre-Owned Motor Cars Ltd., a licensed motor vehicle dealership located in Kailua-Kona, for twenty-eight years. Mr. Caudell has been a member of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association since 2006 and currently serves as its President. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Caudell has served on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since 2022. Mr. Caudell's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that John Caudell, Jr. be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair