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. 350, 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 three individuals.

Rhoda Feinberg, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice. She received a BA degree from Brooklyn College, an MEd degree from Queens College, and a PhD degree from the Professional School of Psychological Studies. Her practice includes individuals, couples, and family psychotherapy with adults and children, and she provides consultation to various community agencies, and private and public schools. She is a consultant to the Kalihi YMCA Outreach Program, training counselors and supervisors working with at-risk youth.

Your Committee notes from the personal statement of the nominee that she has worked in a professional capacity counseling inmates at the Oahu Community Correctional Center and the Women's Community Correctional Center. She realizes the rehabilitative value of prison work training programs.

Based on the testimony submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dr. Feinberg possesses the necessary attributes to serve on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.

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.