STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3860

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 588

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 588, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

G.M. No. 588

MICHAEL STOEBNER for a term to expire 06-30-2029,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Michael Stoebner for service on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Stoebner from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board and Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Stoebner's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member. Mr. Stoebner has gained broad experience and knowledge during his career of more than forty years in the motor vehicle industry. Your Committee notes that Mr. Stoebner has been General Manager, President, and Treasurer at Honda Windward since 2004. Previously, Mr. Stoebner began his career in the motor vehicle industry as an Automobile Sales Representative at Mike Salta Pontiac in 1981 and progressed to Sales Manager roles at Mike Salta Pontiac, Shelly Nissan, and Honda Windward. Mr. Stoebner is also an active member in the community, serving with a number of local nonprofits, including Parents and Children Together, Boys and Girls Club, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Knights of Columbus, and Hoʻokuaʻāina. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Stoebner has served as an interim member of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since 2025 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board's members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Michael Stoebner be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

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