Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 322, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was submitted by the Real Estate Commission (Commission), First Hawaiian Title Corporation, and five individuals.

Mr. Marshall D. Chinen is an attorney in private civil practice, with experience in real estate matters. He has served as an interim public member of the Commission since July, 2002, actively participating in standing committee and Commission meetings, and involving himself in various educational and research programs of the Commission. In testimony received by your Committee, Mr. Chinen was described as an honest, knowledgeable, diligent, and hardworking individual with a clear understanding of real estate laws and regulations.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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.