STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1176

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 372

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 372, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i)

G.M. No. 372

JOSE R. DIOGO, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statements submitted by the nominee and finds that Jose R. Diogo possesses the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Taxation Review for the 4th Taxation District.

     The Department of Taxation, Mayor of the County of Kauai, and three individuals submitted written testimony supporting the nomination of Jose R. Diogo.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Mr. Diogo is a real estate appraiser who has been licensed by the State for more than fifteen years.  He currently owns his own real estate appraisal business.  Mr. Diogo has served three terms on the Board of Taxation Review for the 4th Taxation District and continues to contribute to, and actively participate in, Board deliberations.  Mr. Diogo's knowledge in state tax law and his commitment to the Board of Taxation will ensure that tax issues presented to the Board are properly and expeditiously handled.

     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.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair