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HI HR98
Resolution
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
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Urges the Real Estate Commission to administer the real estate salesperson's examination in Japanese language to issue limited licenses for timeshare sales to Japanese national visitors.
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Cites the potential for higher passage rates among Japanese applicants, which could increase timeshare sales to Japanese visitors and boost Hawaii tourism.
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Notes that timeshare owners return to Hawaii regularly and contribute more consistently to the local economy compared to hotel visitors.
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References precedent of offering written examinations in multiple languages, including Hawaii driver's license tests available in 12 languages including Japanese.
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Requests certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Real Estate Commission leadership.
Legislative Description
Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Limited Real Estate Salesperson's License, For The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Japanese National Visitors For The Purpose Of Enhancing Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.
Real Estate Salesperson's Examination
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/3/2025