STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2024

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 616

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 616, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Real Estate Commission

G.M. No. 616

DERRICK YAMANE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Derrick Yamane for service on the Real Estate Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Derrick Yamane from the Real Estate Commission and Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Derrick Yamane from one individual. Your Committee notes that the testimony submitted in opposition to this nominee contained no substantive information or commentary relating to his reappointment. Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the reappointment of Derrick Yamane from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yamane's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Real Estate Commission qualify him for reappointment to the Real Estate Commission as a licensed broker member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Yamane has over thirty years of experience in the real estate industry and has been licensed as a real estate broker in Hawaii since 1991. Mr. Yamane currently serves as a partner and broker-in-charge for Locations, LLC, where he oversees and supervises over three hundred real estate agents and reviews and approves purchase contracts and listing agreements. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Yamane has served on the Real Estate Commission since 2019 and has served as its Chair since 2022. Mr. Yamane's extensive experience in the real estate industry will continue to support the purpose of and provide a valued perspective to the Real Estate Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Derrick Yamane be reappointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his experience, knowledge, and demonstrated leadership.

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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair