STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 2018
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 622, 623, 642, 645
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 Nos. 622, 623, 642, and 645, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Contractors
License Board
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G.M. No. 622 |
PAUL ALEJADO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027; |
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G.M. No. 623 |
ERIC HIGASHIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027; |
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G.M. No. 642 |
RANDALL LAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2027; and |
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G.M. No. 645 |
DARYL SUEHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2024, |
begs leave to report as follows:
PAUL ALEJADO
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Alejado's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a general contractor member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Alejado has over thirty-five years of experience in the construction industry and has been licensed as a general building contractor in Hawaii since 2004. Mr. Alejado currently serves as the President of Noa Pacific Construction and prior to that worked as a field superintendent and chief estimator for bidding and securing projects. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Alejado has served on the Contractors License Board since 2019 and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Contractors License Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Paul Alejado be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.
ERIC HIGASHIHARA
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Eric Higashihara from the Contractors License Board and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Eric Higashihara 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. Higashihara's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Higashihara has over twenty-five years of experience as a private wealth advisor and has owned an Ameriprise Financial franchise since 1997. Additionally, Mr. Higashihara has served on several boards and committees, including on the Board of Trustees at Assets School, as a Finance Committee member for Mid-Pacific Country Club, as Treasurer for Punahou Aquatics, and on the Board of Governors of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Higashihara has served on the Contractors License Board since 2019 and his background and perspective as a public member will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Contractors License Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Eric Higashihara be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and continued desire to serve the public.
RANDALL LAU
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Randall Lau from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Randall Lau 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. Lau's experience, background, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for appointment to the Contractors License Board as a general contractor member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau has thirty-five years of experience in the construction industry and has been licensed as a general building contractor in Hawaii since 1991. Mr. Lau is currently the principal RME for CEG Solutions, LLC and prior to that was a consultant and sole proprietor for Randy Lau & Associates. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lau previously served on the Contractors License Board from 2010-2014 and served four years as the Chair. Mr. Lau's professional background and prior leadership experience will be assets to the Contractors License Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Randall Lau be appointed to the Contractors License Board based on his experience, background, and dedication to public service.
DARYL SUEHIRO
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Daryl Suehiro from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Electrical Contractor's Association of Hawai‘i, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 1186, and Hawaii Electricians Market Enhancement Program. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination to the appointment of Daryl Suehiro 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. Suehiro's experience, background, and prior leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him for appointment to the Contractors License Board as a specialty contractor member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Suehiro has over thirty-five years of experience working as a licensed electrical contractor and licensed journey worker electrician. Mr. Suehiro is currently the President of D. Suehiro Electric, Inc., and the Vice President of 808 Underground Utilities, Inc. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Suehiro previously served on the Contractors License Board from 2008 to 2016 and his experience as a specialty contractor and unique knowledge will continue to be assets to the Contractors License Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Daryl Suehiro be appointed to the Contractors License Board based on his experience, knowledge, and desire to serve his community.
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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____________________________ JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair |
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