STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3325

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 584

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 584, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Taxation Board of Review

G.M. No. 584

RICHARD ROVELSTAD, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal statement and resume submitted by Richard Rovelstad for service on the Taxation Board of Review.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Richard Rovelstad from the Department of Taxation and a member of the Taxation Board of Review.

Upon review of the testimony and the nominee's qualifications, your Committee recognizes that Richard Rovelstad has experience as a licensed certified public accountant in the State of Wisconsin, has previously served on Hawaii's Taxation Appeals Board, and has served in various academic and professional roles. Your Committee believes that Richard Rovelstad's professional expertise and commitment to public service will make him an asset to the Taxation Board of Review.

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