STAND. COM. REP. NO.1713

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2003

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 413

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 413, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR INDUSTRY BOARD

JAN N. WIEDMAN, for a term to expire June 30, 2007,

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was submitted by CUMANCO, Jim On & Beerman, and Marr Hipp Jones & Pepper.

Since 1994, Mr. Jan N. Wiedman has served as general counsel for Cutter Management Co. Having worked exclusively within the automotive industry for almost the last ten years, Mr. Wiedman is knowledgeable about the laws and regulations applicable to the automotive industry and familiar with current industry issues. Supporters of the nominee testified that his industry expertise, objectivity, independence, honesty, and ability to work with others qualify him for a position on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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, Consumer Protection and Housing,

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RON MENOR, Chair