Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN TAKITANI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

2025 Regular Session

John Takitani was confirmed to serve on Hawaii’s Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects through June 30, 2028.

Confirmed. Ayes, 25. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).

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GM565 — Confirmation of John Takitani to the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects

Overview

GM565 is the gubernatorial nomination and Senate confirmation record for John Takitani to serve on the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects. The instrument reflects a gubernatorial proclamation and confirms an appointment for a term ending June 30, 2028. The nomination was submitted in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution.

Nominee and Term

Nominee: John Takitani

Board: Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects (a combined regulatory board for these professions)

Term expiration: June 30, 2028

Basis: Governor Josh Green’s nomination, transmitted in a gubernatorial proclamation

What the Board Does (Impact)

The Board regulates professional practice within engineering, architecture, surveying, and landscape architecture in Hawaii.

As a gubernatorial appointee, Takitani contributes to the board’s quorum, policy direction, discipline processes, and credentialing standards.

Board actions influence licensure, professional practice requirements, and the regulation of licensees and firms in these fields.

Legislative History and Timeline

Introduced: January 23, 2025

Committee: Referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN)

Public Hearing: Scheduled for March 21, 2025

Committee Action: CPN recommended Advise and Consent (March 21, 2025)

Vote in CPN: 5 Aye, 0 No, 0 Excused

Senate Action: Reported from CPN with recommendation to Advise and Consent (April 16, 2025)

Notice: One Day Notice published (April 16, 2025) for consideration

Final Confirmation: Confirmed by the Senate (April 17, 2025)

Vote: Ayes 25, Noes 0, Aye(s) with reservations 0, Excused 0

Status: Confirmed

Procedural and Timeline Details

Constitutional Authority: Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution authorizes gubernatorial nominations and Senate confirmation.

Instrument Type: Proclamation-style nomination; reflects an executive appointment rather than a standalone statute.

Effective action: The Senate’s confirmation completes the appointment process, allowing Takitani to serve on the board through the 2028 term.

Who Is Affected

Primary: John Takitani (nominee)

Regulatory Body: Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects

Broader Public: Individuals and firms regulated by the board, including licensees and applicants in engineering, architecture, surveying, and landscape architecture.

Key Dates to Note

January 23, 2025: Nomination introduced

March 21, 2025: Public hearing and CPN recommendation

April 17, 2025: Senate confirmed (term ends June 30, 2028)

Summary

GM565 finalizes the Governor’s appointment of John Takitani to the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects for a term ending June 30, 2028, following standard constitutional confirmation procedures. The confirmation process proceeded with “Advise and Consent” motions in the Senate’s Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, culminating in a unanimous Senate confirmation.