STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1172

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 463, 464

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 463 and 464, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Real Estate Commission

G.M. No. 463	WALTER L. HARVEY III, for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and
G.M. No. 464	STANLEY M. KURIYAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of Walter L. Harvey, III from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four private citizens.  Your Committee received testimony in support of the reappointment of Stanley M. Kuriyama from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Real Estate Commission, and six private citizens.  Written statements and resumes were received from Mr. Harvey and Mr. Kuriyama.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Walter L. Harvey has twenty-seven years of experience in the real estate industry, both as a salesperson and a broker.  This nominee has been active in professional organizations and served for seventeen years on the San Jose, California Board of Realtors.  Your Committee finds that this nominee has a good understanding of the role of the Real Estate Commission in protecting consumers.  In addition, this nominee holds several professional designations which reflect expertise and education in specialized areas such as resort and second property, senior real estate issues, diversity issues, and internet technology.  Your Committee finds that this nominee has been appointed based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

     Your Committee further finds that Stanley M. Kuriyama has served on the Real Estate Commission for a total of twelve years, currently holds the position of Vice-Chair, and has previously held the position of Chair of the Condominium Review Committee.  Your Committee finds that this nominee is always well-prepared for meetings and has demonstrated keen knowledge of the laws and rules affecting the Commission's work as well as of the Commission's regulatory function.  Your Committee finds that this nominee is well respected by his colleagues on the Commission for his ability to articulate solutions to complex matters.  Finally, your Committee finds that this nominee has been reappointed based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair