Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 145, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Hawaii Credit Union League testified in support of the nomination.

WAYNE M. SHINTANI holds bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration. Mr. Shintani worked for two years as a branch manager for Associates Financial Services and, since 1986, has held the position of Assistant Manager/Loan Manager for Oahu One Credit Union. The nominee previously served on the Credit Union Advisory Board from 1999 to 2000.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing 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.