STAND. COM. REP. NO. 850

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 517, 610

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 517 and 610, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

 

G.M. No. 517

WILLIAM VAN DEN HURK,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016.; and

 

G.M. No. 610

DONALD TOUCHI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds William van den Hurk and Donald Touchi to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

 

WILLIAM VAN DEN HURK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of William van den Hurk from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. van den Hurk's knowledge, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. van den Hurk is the dealer principal of several franchised motor vehicle dealerships in Hawaii and has been in the automotive industry for over four decades.  Mr. van den Hurk is active within his industry and the community and has previously served on several national factory dealer councils.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Automobile Dealer Association, as an interim appointee to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, and has been a long time supporter of the Friends for Life animal shelter in Waianae.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. van den Hurk understands the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his extensive knowledge, experience, and commitment to focusing on the automobile consumer.

 

DONALD TOUCHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Donald Touchi from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Touchi's background, experience, and desire to serve the community qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as a public member.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Touchi has served on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since August 2007 and has attended all thirty-five board meetings since his appointment.  Mr. Touchi has a strong investor background, has owned and operated an insurance agency, and has served on various boards and commissions in the State.  Mr. Touchi's understanding of the role and responsibility of board members, desire to protect consumers and their rights, and ability to encourage thoughtful discussions among fellow board members enhance the effectiveness of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Touchi has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair