Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 245, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Department of Transportation, Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, The Pacific Law Group, and three individuals.

MARIE H. WEITE serves as a Bodily Injury Unit Leader and Litigation Senior Adjuster in the areas of automobile, homeowner's and general liability insurance for First Insurance Company of Hawaii Ltd. Prior to her current position with First Insurance Company of Hawaii Ltd., she worked as a Personal Injury Protection Adjuster, Inside Adjuster, and Field Adjuster for Island Insurance Companies Ltd. for over twenty years. Her volunteer activities include the Hawaii Claim Association, Keiki Prevention Coalition, Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, and First Insurance Community Action Team. The nominee is also a certified Child Safety consultant and has participated as an instructor in many child-passenger safety educational events.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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.