STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3854

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 632

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 632, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 632

STEVEN CHOW,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Steven Chow for service on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Steven Chow from the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Chow's background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board qualify him for appointment to the Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Chow has been a licensed attorney in Hawaii since 1981 and is currently a Partner with the firm of Fukunaga Matayoshi Ching & Kon-Herrera LLP.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Chow has experience as a member of a number of State boards, including the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board where he currently serves as Vice Chairperson, the term of which is scheduled to expire June 30, 2024.  Mr. Chow also previously served on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board from 2007-2015 where he assisted in drafting both statutory and administrative rule revisions for the Board.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Chow's institutional knowledge and legal expertise will be assets to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Steven Chow be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his experience, knowledge, and dedication to serving the community.

 

     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