Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 659, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statement of the nominee, your Committee finds that the aforementioned nominee will work diligently to conduct a systematic review of the State's tax structure to determine whether, among other things, it is equitable and efficient.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means 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.