STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3948

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 736

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 736, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority

G.M. No. 736

DAVELYN KALIPI, 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 Davelyn Kalipi for service on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Davelyn Kalipi from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; W. M. Keck Observatory; and eleven individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kalipi's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority as a public member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kalipi has over twenty-five years of executive experience and a thorough understanding of government, community relations, strategic planning, and economic development. Ms. Kalipi has worked for Progression Energy, LLC, as the Executive Vice President for Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia for eight years, and also serves as President of Kalipi Enterprises, LLC, a company that provides consulting services for community-based economic development in the areas of food security, energy security, and community empowerment. Ms. Kalipi also previously served as an attorney with the United States Army, Judge Advocate Generals Corps. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kalipi is an active participant in her community and serves as a member of a number of boards, including the Mālama ʻAina Foundation, Blue Planet Foundation, and the Hawaii Leadership Forum of Fellows, among others. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kalipi has served on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority since 2022 and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Davelyn Kalipi be reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

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LYNN DECOITE, Chair