STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1043

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 516

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

Board of Registration of the Island of O'ahu

G.M. No. 516

DAPHNE BARBEE-WOOTEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Daphne Barbee-Wooten for service on the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Daphne Barbee-Wooten from Sisters Empowering Hawaii and eight individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Wooten's legal experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu. Numerous testifiers praised her integrity and dedication to the advancement of voting rights and civic engagement. Your Committee notes that Ms. Wooten has developed a strong reputation for professional ethics and trustworthiness in the State's legal community. Your Committee further finds that her commitment to ensuring fairness in the process of registering and counting votes will be great assets to the Board of Registration of the Island of O‘ahu.

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