STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1823

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 566

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 566, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

 

Chairperson of the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (Oahu)

 

G.M. No. 566

GLENN SAKUDA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal statement and resume submitted by Glenn Sakuda for service as the Chairperson of the Board of Taxation Review, First Taxation District (Oahu).

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Glenn Sakuda from the Department of Taxation and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony and the nominee's qualifications, your Committee recognizes that Mr. Sakuda earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law.  With his extensive experience as a certified public accountant and as a licensed attorney, he has earned recognition among accountants and taxation attorneys.  Your Committee further recognizes that Mr. Sakuda is currently serving quite ably as a member of the Board of Taxation Review, First Taxation District.

 

     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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DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair