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 S.C.R. No. 151, S.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to proclaim September 2002 as "Voter Education Month".

Testimony in support of this measure was received from the Department of Education, League of Women Voters of Hawaii, and Rotary International.

Your Committee finds that the well being of our communities depends on citizens, young and old, who are willing to participate actively in solving the issues facing society today. Active citizenship including voting and voter education is one means of encouraging greater participation in the political process.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 151, S.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.