Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Human Services and Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 2461 entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to make grants to various entities for transportation and housing on the island of Maui.

Your Committees received testimony in support of the measure from the County of Maui, Department of Housing and Human Concerns; Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.; and two individuals.

Your Committees find that this measure will provide much-needed support to residents of the island of Maui including the elderly, low-income individuals, preschool children, and disadvantaged youth, who require transportation and other assistance.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Human Services and Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2461 and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.