STAND. COM. REP. NO. 978

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 515

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 515, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Registration of the Island of O'ahu

G.M. No. 515

MARILYN KHAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Marilyn Khan for service on the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Marilyn Leimomi Khan from the Ko‘olau Foundation and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Khan's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for consideration for reappointment to the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu. Numerous testifiers commended Ms. Khan's integrity and dedication to fairness in the democratic process. Your Committee further finds that she has developed a strong reputation for professionalism and thoroughness during her service on the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu, and that her commitment to ensuring fairness in the process of registering and counting votes will continue to be great assets to the Board.

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