Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 505, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received no testimony in support of RHONDA C. SCOTT's nomination.

Ms. Scott is a licensed massage therapist and has extensive experience in business. She has served as the manager of the Westin Kauai Lagoons Spa, the marketing director of The Plantation Spa, and the program development coordinator of Queen's Medical Center. Currently, Ms. Scott is the owner of The Massage Table Store. Over fifteen years, this business has grown to three locations and offers a variety of services including a free quarterly newsletter that is distributed to over 3,000 recipients in Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing 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.