STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3861

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 693

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. 693, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

G.M. No. 693

ALLEN MARTIN 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 Allen Martin for service on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Allen Martin from the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Martin's experience on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a public member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Martin established and operated a business for over forty years in Honolulu, where he was responsible for strategic decision-making, financial planning, and customer relations. Previously, Mr. Martin was an auto mechanic and apprentice carpenter. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Martin served in the United States Coast Guard, where he developed discipline, leadership skills, and commitment to public service. Mr. Martin is also an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and Hawaiian Humane Society. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Martin has served on the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board since 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Board's members. Your Committee finds that Mr. Martin's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Allen Martin be reappointed to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board based on his experience, knowledge, and dedication 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