STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1560

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 765

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 765, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Real Estate Commission

 

G.M. No. 765

LAURIE LEE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Laurie Lee to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Real Estate Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Laurie Lee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Association of REALTORS; Dawson Dermatology, LLC; Stanford Carr Development, LLC; and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lee's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Real Estate Commission as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Lee is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker with over twenty years of experience in the real estate industry.  Ms. Lee has been involved in many facets of real estate throughout her career, including new home sales, general brokerage sales, and project management.  Ms. Lee is currently the Principal Broker of Pacific Island Realty and the exclusive Broker for Stanford Carr Development, LLC, and also oversees four agents on the islands of Maui and Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lee has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Real Estate Commission based on her extensive experience, knowledge, and dedication to maintaining professional standards and protecting consumers in her industry.

 

     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