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. 520, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, supporting testimony, and a personal statement submitted by Ms. King and finds that the nominee possesses the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Tax Review Commission.

Your Committee further finds that Ms. King has a wealth of experience in the accounting profession as a certified public accountant and as a tax department manager in the corporate sector. Her expertise in the areas of individual, estate, trust, and business entity tax accounting will enhance the Tax Review Commission's ability to better serve Hawaii's taxpayers.

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.