Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 2911 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to authorize payment to advisory committee members for each consultation or case review completed during the investigation of an alleged licensing law violation.

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Hawaii Association of Realtors testified in support of this measure.

Your Committee finds that this measure recognizes the importance of advisory committees and the committee members who contribute their time and expertise in conducting prompt and important investigations of licensing complaints. Further, the expense of reimbursing committee members is minimal and will not negatively impact the functions of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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 is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2911 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.