STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2195

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 557

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 557, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Registration of the Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau

G.M. No. 557

ADA HENNE-KOENE, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Ada Henne-Koene to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

Your Committee did not receive any testimony on the nomination of Ada Henne-Koene.

Upon review of the statement submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Ms. Henne-Koene's experience and commitment to the community qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. Your Committee notes that she has served on the Board for two elections, and worked as a precinct assistant for four elections prior to that. She also has extensive experience as an office manager, administrative assistant, and editor for numerous international enterprises. Your Committee finds that Ms. Henne-Koene's administrative experience and knowledge of the election process will be valuable assets to the Board of Registration of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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 Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair