STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2000

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NO. 562

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 562, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Civil Rights Commission

 

G.M. No. 562

ARSIMA MULLER,

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 Arsima Muller for service on the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Arsima Muller from the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission and three individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Arsima Muller from one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Muller's background and dedication to the civil rights of the people of Hawai‘i and the people of Micronesia qualify her to be appointed to the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Muller has been a partner at Carlsmith Ball LLP since 2013, where she represents clients in all aspects of corporate and regulatory matters and commercial litigation.  During the course of her career, Ms. Muller has been a staunch advocate for her clients and the Marshallese people, including strong involvement on the Marshallese Education Day Committee.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Muller has been serving as an interim member of the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee recommends that Arsima Muller be appointed to the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.   

 

     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,

 

 

 

____________________________

KARL RHOADS, Chair