STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3993

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 647

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 647, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Crime Victim Compensation Commission

G.M. No. 647

JOSEPHINE BYRNE, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Josephine Byrne for service on the Crime Victim Compensation Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Josephine Byrne from the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Department of Public Safety, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Byrne's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission. Your Committee notes that Ms. Byrne is currently President and owner of Honolulu Information Service, Inc., a public records research company specializing in business transactional research and services in Hawaii for a nationwide clientele. Ms. Byrne is active in her community and has served as a member of Common Cause Hawaii, Honolulu City Council Leasehold Task Force, Department of Public Safety Community Advisory Group for Gender Appropriate Programming, Advisory Commission on Housing and Community for the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Women's Political Caucus, and the Asian/Pacific Caucus of the National Women's Political Caucus. Previously, Ms. Byrne served as Board President for Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii and Director and Government Affairs Chair for Goodwill Industries of Honolulu. Your Committee therefore recommends that Josephine Byrne be appointed to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair