Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 481, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

TARYN R. SCHUMAN is a certified public accountant in private practice and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Creighton University. Ms. Schuman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also the former director, treasurer, and president of HUGS - Help, Understanding & Group Support, and a director of PACT – Parents and Children Together.

Testimony in support of Ms. Schuman was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources; A.P. Water Supply, Inc.; Aston ResortQuest Hawaii; Doty Equities, Inc.; and Jackson Auto Group. Testimony in opposition to Ms. Schuman was submitted by two individuals. Comments were also submitted by one individual.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture 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.