STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1001

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 538, 539

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 538 and 539, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Private Detectives and Guards

G.M. No. 538	SCOTT COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and
G.M. No. 539	SCOTT COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Scott Collins for service on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Scott Collins from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards; Pacific Security Group, LLC; Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Collins' professional experience, background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards as a licensed private detective and licensed guard member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Collins has been practicing law in Hawaii for thirty-five years, and prior to that, worked as a security officer and law enforcement officer. Mr. Collins has been involved in the industry for several decades and has been licensed as both a private detective and guard since 1985. Mr. Collins is also the agency principal licensee for a number of security and private detective agencies in the State, which has helped shape his knowledgeable and sensible insight into the field. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Collins has served as an interim member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since August 2020 where he serves as a member of the Board's legislative committee and has volunteered to attend legislative committee hearings as the Board's representative. Mr. Collins' knowledge and experience continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board and your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Collins be appointed and reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his background, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 Commerce and Consumer Protection,

____________________________

ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair