November 10, 2003

TO: Members of the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee,

Appointed Members of Senate Leadership & Interested Members of the Public

FR: Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

RE: Draft report in accordance with S.R. 147

Attached to this memorandum is the draft report scheduled for circulation today. Please note that this report is a draft and a public hearing on Monday, November 24, 2003 will provide an opportunity for comment. The report will be transmitted to Senate members of the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee, appointed members of Senate leadership, as well as interested members of the general public.

All hearing notices, memorandums, the draft report and other information relating to S.R. 147 is being posted on the Legislature's website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov under "Special Studies"

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.