Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 275, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Department of Transportation and the Chair of the State Highway Council.

The nominee represents Hawaii County and is a reappointment. The nominee received a JD degree from the Whittier School of Law and a BA degree from the University of Hawaii. He is a Hawaii licensed attorney and has been a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Hawaii County, since 1998.

Mr. Roth has served as co-chair of the State Highway Safety Council. His understanding of traffic laws and Hawaii's legal system have made him a valuable member of the Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Government Operations 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.