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. 323, 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 Office of Elections.

Steve Pfister has worked on Maui since 1996 with various companies, including UXB International, The Hertz Corporation, Maui Home Supply, and Costco Warehouse, mostly in managerial and supervisory positions. He is a retired U.S. Navy officer. He received a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the College of St. Thomas, and was enrolled in the Oklahoma University and Chaminade University's Master in Business Administration programs.

Your Committee notes from the nominee's personal statement that he believes strongly in the democratic process of election wherein a citizen is guaranteed the right to vote. He has served in the past on the Board of Registration, and served as Deputy Voter Registrar. He is also familiar with the voter registration problem resolution process.

Your Committee notes the testimony of the Office of Elections that the nominee has the ability and temperament necessary to serve on the Board. He served on the Board for the 2002 elections where he carried out his duties and responsibilities with sensitivity, objectivity, and fairness.

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.