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. 388, 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 On-Light Electric, Inc., Ridge Realty, and eight individuals.

Kathyrn Ghean currently serves as the Chair of the Maui County Republican Party, and is the Director of the Lahaina Town Action Committee, Director and Officer of the Kaanapali Operations Association, and Director of the Condominium Council of Maui. She has also served as a Director of the Association of Apartment Owners of the Hale Kaanapali. She has work experience in banking and finance, retail sales, and with IBM.

Based on the testimony submitted by the nominee indicating her willingness to serve the public, your Committee believes Ms. Ghean possesses the necessary attributes to serve on the Board of Registration of the Islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kaho'olawe.

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.