STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3822

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 575

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 575, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation

G.M. No. 575

PETER HAMASAKI 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 Peter Hamasaki for service on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Peter Hamasaki from the Department of the Attorney General and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hamasaki's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be reappointed to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation as a Commissioner. Your Committee notes that Mr. Hamasaki is licensed to practice law in the State and currently works as General Counsel for Foodland Super Market, Limited. Previously, Mr. Hamasaki was a partner at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP where he was employed from 1991 to 2021. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Hamasaki is an active member in his community, and serves as the Vice-Chair of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Your Committee also notes that Mr. Hamasaki has served on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation since 2005 and has taken an active role in promoting uniform laws to the Legislature. Your Committee finds that Mr. Hamasaki's experience and knowledge will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation. Your Committee therefore recommends that Peter Hamasaki be reappointed to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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 Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair