STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1002

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 541

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 541, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Real Estate Commission

G.M. No. 541

P. DENISE LA COSTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by P. Denise La Costa for service on the Real Estate Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of P. Denise La Costa from the Real Estate Commission; REALTORS Association of Maui, Inc.; Jack R. Naiditch, Inc.; and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. La Costa's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Real Estate Commission as a licensee member representing Maui County. Your Committee notes that Ms. La Costa has been a licensed real estate broker in Hawaii since 2001 and she is the owner and principal agent of La Costa Realty Hawaii, LLC in Lahaina. During the twenty-six-year course of Ms. La Costa's career, she has gained broad experience and knowledge concerning transactions representing buyers, sellers, lessees, and lessors with sales, listings, leasing, and management of all types of real estate. Your Committee further notes that Ms. La Costa is an active member in her professional community and serves on the Maui Commercial Roundtable and the Maui County Planning Commission. Ms. La Costa has served as an interim member of the Real Estate Commission since January 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. La Costa be appointed to the Real Estate Commission based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

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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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair