STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3485

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 835, 836

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 835 and 836, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Private Detectives and Guards

G.M. No. 835	RAY GALAS, for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and
G.M. No. 836	DOUGLAS INOUYE, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Ray Galas and Douglas Inouye to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ray Galas from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Galas is qualified to serve as a public member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Galas has been an active community volunteer and leader and has served in numerous education, training, and mentorship programs in the State's civilian and military communities.  Mr. Galas is familiar with many of the processes and procedures of state boards, by virtue of his prior experience on the State Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Neighborhood Board Number 23.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Galas understands the role and responsibilities of board members and his varied experiences and commitment to community service will be an asset to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Douglas Inouye from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Kazama Enterprises, Inc.; Yamamoto & Settle LLLC; and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Inouye's current service on the Board and continued desire to serve qualify him for reappointment as a public member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Inouye has served on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since 2008 and is the current Vice Chairperson.  His background as an attorney provides the Board with valuable insights from the public perspective.  Mr. Inouye's reappointment will be an asset to the Board, especially in light of the Board's duties and responsibilities in implementing Act 208, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010, a measure that requires a major overhaul of the State's security guard education and training requirements.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Inouye has been reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his experience, proven leadership, and commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair