SSCR3901

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3901

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 698, 699

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 698 and 699, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Land Use Commission

G.M. No. 698

MYLES MIYASATO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and

G.M. No. 699

KEN HAYASHIDA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Myles Miyasato and Ken Hayashida for service on the Land Use Commission.

MYLES MIYASATO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Myles Miyasato from the Land Use Commission, Office of the Mayor of the County of Hawaiʻi, County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department, one member of the Hawaiʻi County Council, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Hawaiʻi Nurses Association – OPEIU Local 50, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Miyasato's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Land Use Commission. Your Committee notes that, after graduating from the carpentry program at Maui Community College, Mr. Miyasato was employed by a Maui-based engineering firm as a land surveyor and draftsperson. Mr. Miyasato also worked at the Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Stabilization Fund for seventeen years before retiring as the Executive Director. Mr. Miyasato is active in his community, serving as Chair of the Hawaiʻi County Cost of Government Commission, as a member of the County's Transportation Commission, and as a member and Chair of the East Hawaiʻi Planning Commission. Your Committee finds that Mr. Miyasato thoroughly understands the role and responsibilities of commissioners and his experience, knowledge, and dedication to public serve will enhance the effectiveness of the Land Use Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Myles Miyasato be appointed to the Land Use Commission based on his experience, knowledge, and desire to serve the public.

KEN HAYASHIDA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ken Hayashida from the Land Use Commission; Office of the Mayor of the County of Hawaiʻi; County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department; Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii State AFL-CIO; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3; Akinaka and Associates, LTD.; NAIOP Hawaii; and nine individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashida's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Land Use Commission. Your Committee notes that Mr. Hayashida is currently the President of KAI Hawaii, Inc., a structural engineering firm. Prior to his employment at KAI Hawaii, Inc., Mr. Hayashida worked as a structural engineer, project engineer, and project manager at various companies. Mr. Hayashida is active in his community and has served as a member or chair or director of various organizations, including the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, City and County of Honolulu Planning Commission, American Council of Engineering Companies, and State of Hawaii Earthquake Advisory Board. Your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashida thoroughly understands the role of commissioners and his expertise, experience, and knowledge will enhance the effectiveness of the Land Use Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ken Hayashia be appointed to the Land Use Commission based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair