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 Nos. 780 and 824, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the nominees will work with commitment to assist in administering the government function related to the Tax Review Commission to ensure that the State's tax structure is equitable and efficient. Your Committee further finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and desire to make Hawaii better through their participation on the Tax Review Commission to which they have been nominated.

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 nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.