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. 270, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and six individuals submitted testimony in support of the nominee.

Upon review of the background information provided by the nominee, your Committee finds that Ms. Allen is a litigation paralegal with the law firm of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, who has also worked as a litigation secretary for the law firm of Moon, O'Connor, Tam & Yuen. She has volunteered her time and efforts to the community through her involvement with the Girl Scouts of America and her service as the President of the Autism Society of Hawaii. Additionally, Ms. Allen is currently raising an autistic child and possesses an intimate understanding of the challenges involved with speech pathology.

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.