Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 303, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Based upon your Committee's evaluation of the testimony received from, and in support of, the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee should be afforded an opportunity to serve the public.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), a member of the Maui County Council, BJ's Hawaii Restaurants Inc., Friends of Moku'ula Inc., Maui Marine Service, and seven individuals. Testimony in opposition was submitted from three individuals.

Mahina Martin is a program development consultant. She is presently a self-employed non-profit services consultant, and simultaneously works for Hawaiian Kamalii. She was previously the Executive Director of Hui O Wa'a Kaulua, and Program Director for Friends of Moku'ula. The nominee has been extensively involved in community affairs and charitable organizations, including those relating to Hawaiian affairs.

Your Committee notes the testimony of the DHHL that the nominee possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the Maui community, which, when coupled with her experience as the director of several non-profit organizations, a program development consultant, small business owner, and marketing and community relations consultant, will serve her well as the Maui representative to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

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