Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 338, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statement submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Registration, Kauai and Niihau.

The nominee, who was born in Lihue, Kauai, attended Kapaa High School and Kapiolani Community College. He is currently employed at the Princeville Corporation, where he has worked since 1988.

Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve the elections system.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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.