STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2023

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 626

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. 626, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Pest Control Board

G.M. No. 626

JONATHAN MONTALBO, 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 Jonathan Montalbo for service on the Pest Control Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jonathan Montalbo from the Pest Control Board and Hawaii Pest Control Association. Your Committee received testimony in opposition of the nomination for the appointment of Jonathan Montalbo from one individual. Your Committee notes that the testimony submitted in opposition to this nominee contained no substantive information or commentary relating to his appointment.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Montalbo's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Pest Control Board qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Montalbo has over twenty-five years of experience in the pest control industry and has been a licensed pest control operator in Hawaii since 2007. Mr. Montalbo is currently the President of Aloha Termite Kauai, Inc., DBA Aloha Termite and Pest Control, a position he has held for over fifteen years. Mr. Montalbo also previously worked as a service technician for various pest control companies in the State. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Montalbo is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the Hawaii Pest Control Association, where he previously served as President. Mr. Montalbo also previously served two terms on the Pest Control Board from 2014‑2021, where he served as both the Vice Chair and Chair of the Board. Mr. Montalbo's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Pest Control Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jonathon Montalbo be appointed to the Pest Control 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