STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3379

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 582, 583

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. 582 and 583, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Game Management Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 582	GONZALO GARCIA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027; and
G.M. No. 583	MICHAEL JOHNSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Gonzalo Garcia and Michael Johnson for service on the Game Management Advisory Committee.

GONZALO GARCIA

Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Garcia's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Game Management Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Garcia has thirty-seven years of experience as a Risk Management and Environmental Management Specialist in the petroleum industry and possesses extensive knowledge and experience in ecological restoration and stakeholder engagement. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Garcia thoroughly understands the role and responsibilities of committee members and his extensive experience in the fields of risk management and environmental management will enhance the effectiveness of the Game Management Advisory Committee. Your Committee therefore recommends that Gonzalo Garcia be appointed to the Game Management Advisory Committee based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

MICHAEL JOHNSON

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Johnson from the Worthy Garden Club and four individuals.

Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Michael Johnson from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Johnson's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Game Management Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Johnson operates and owns a small consulting business and is also an avid outdoor enthusiast and hunter who volunteers to help control axis deer and feral goat populations. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Johnson thoroughly understands the role and responsibilities of committee members and his extensive experience as a hunter will benefit the Game Management Advisory Committee. Your Committee therefore recommends that Michael Johnson be appointed to the Game Management Advisory Committee based on his knowledge, background, and dedication 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