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HI SR70

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Senate urges the Real Estate Commission to allow the real estate salesperson's examination to be administered in Japanese language

  • License issued upon passing the Japanese-language examination would be limited to the sale of timeshare products in Hawaii only

  • Resolution cites the Real Estate Commission's existing authority under chapter 467, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to implement this proposal without requiring statutory changes

  • Goal is to increase timeshare sales to Japanese-speaking visitors, encourage repeat visits from Japanese tourists, and boost their involvement in Hawaii's tourism industry

  • Certified copies of the resolution to be sent 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 Full Real Estate Salesperson's License, Limited To The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Promote The Sale Of These Products To Japanese-speaking Visitors And Enhance Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.

Real Estate Salesperson's Examination

Last Action

Referred to EDT, CPN.

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Technology3/11/2025

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