Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 423, 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.

DORVIN D. LEIS founded his own small business, Dorvin D. Leis Co. in 1961. This business is a mechanical contracting company that specializes in the installation of plumbing, air conditioning, boilers, sheet metal, and fire sprinklers. In addition, Mr. Leis is also involved in a number of other businesses located in Hawaii and Texas dealing with real estate ventures and operations. Mr. Leis is also an active member in various community organizations and activities throughout Maui.

Mr. Leis was previously approved, pursuant to Governor's Message 290, for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board by this Committee for a term that expires on June  30, 2004. Your Committee finds Mr. Leis well qualified for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board for a new term that expires on June 30, 2008.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development 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.