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This bill aims to modify the composition of Hawaii's Real Estate Commission to better address challenges facing condominium properties in the state. Specifically, the bill increases the commission's membership from nine to eleven members and requires that at least two of those members be licensed professional engineers or architects who have been actively practicing in Hawaii for at least three years prior to their appointment. The legislative findings indicate that many condominium buildings in Hawaii were built before 1980 and are facing significant maintenance, repair, and insurability challenges. By adding technical experts like engineers and architects to the commission, the bill seeks to improve the commission's ability to provide oversight and guidance for condominium associations, condominium projects, managing agents, and condominium hotel operators. The bill maintains existing requirements that commission members be U.S. citizens, have resided in Hawaii for at least three years, and include representation from different counties, while expanding the commission's expertise to address complex structural and maintenance issues. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2050.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212&year=2025