STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3934

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 709

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 709, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Private Detectives and Guards

G.M. No. 709

EDWARD CHU, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

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

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Edward Chu, Jr., from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Chu's background, experience, and dedication to community service qualify him to be reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards as a public member. Since 2009, Mr. Chu has worked as a licensed independent agent for ACW Group, LLC, selling commercial property and casualty insurance and personal lines insurance. Previously, Mr. Chu was an account executive at Matson Navigation Company, Inc., where he managed an account base of eighty-five customers, representing $17,000,000 in annual revenues. Your Committee notes that Mr. Chu has served on the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since 2020 and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chairperson. Your Committee finds that Mr. Chu's prior Board experience and extensive background in risk management provides a thoughtful and considerate perspective that will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards. Your Committee therefore recommends that Edward Chu, Jr., be reappointed to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards based on his experience, background, and dedication to his community.

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,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair