Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 399, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Manoj Samaranayake will work with compassion and commitment on the Board of Taxation Review, First Taxation District. Your Committee is confident that the nominee will add his expertise and experience to serve not only the public's needs, but also the best interests of the State on the Board of Taxation Review.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means 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.