Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 398, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statement submitted by the nominee and supporting testimony, your Committee finds that Ronald William Peeren will work with compassion and commitment to assist in administering the government functions related to tax appeals. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Peeren has been appointed based upon his credentials, integrity, and desire to make Hawaii better through his participation on the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District.

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.