STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3494

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 530, 531, 532

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 530, 531, and 532, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

 

G.M. No. 530

JANET PRIMIANO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 531

JAY ISHIBASHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

 

G.M. No. 532

MARC VENTURA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Janet Primiano, Jay Ishibashi, and Marc Ventura for service on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

 

Janet Primiano

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Janet Primiano from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Primiano's background, knowledge, and dedication to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Primiano has nearly thirty years of experience in health care and education in Hawaii, and she is currently an instructor for the Community Health Coordinator Program at Kapiolani Community College.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Primiano also gained industry experience working with her family's business, L. Yamashiro Mason Contractor, where she communicated with other contractors, as well as engineering and architecture firms, to confirm contracts and billing.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Primiano is also a dedicated public servant who participates in a number of community service and volunteer events and has served on a number of boards and organizations, including her current service as a member of the Kapahulu – Moiliili Lions Club.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Primiano has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Ms. Primiano be appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on her experience and commitment to public service.

 

Jay Ishibashi

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jay Ishibashi from the Department of Transportation; Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ishibashi's experience and commitment to public service qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ishibashi is currently a Program Specialist V for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.  Prior to that, Mr. Ishibashi held a number of other positions with the State and City and County of Honolulu, including Employee Representative for the Hawaii Government Employees Association, Executive Assistant to the Mayor for the City and County of Honolulu, Budget Analyst for the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Senior Executive Aide for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.  Mr. Ishibashi has experience serving on other boards and commissions in the State and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ishibashi be appointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his background and dedication to public service.

 

Marc Ventura

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Marc Ventura from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; Bow Engineering and Development, Inc.; and Shioi Construction, Inc.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ventura's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects qualify him for reappointment to the Board as an architect member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ventura has approximately twenty-eight years of industry experience and has been a licensed architect in Hawaii since 1992.  Mr. Ventura is the founder and principal of Marc Ventura, LLC, an architecture firm in Lihue, Kauai.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Ventura has served on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects since 2016 and represents the Board at regional and national conferences.  Mr. Ventura also participates in a number of other professional organizations, including the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and Director of the Kauai Housing Development Corporation.  Mr. Ventura's proven leadership on the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects and his extensive knowledge will continue to be assets for the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ventura be reappointed to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects based on his background, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair