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Senator flags opposition to Real Estate Commission nominee during confirmation hearing
Summary
Senator McKelvy told the Commerce Committee he would not support GM 697 (Real Estate Commission nominee), citing opposition filed with the committee and concerns about the nominee's past management of a condominium property.
During the confirmations hearing on April 16, Senator McKelvy said he would not vote to advise and consent to GM 697, the nomination of Richard Ambry to the Real Estate Commission.
Ambry, who identified himself as a 38-year real estate broker and continuing-education instructor, addressed written opposition alleging deficiencies in a prior management role. He told the committee he had sold the referenced business in 1992 and urged the commission to gather factual evidence from mediations, arbitrations and complaints before drawing conclusions.
Senator McKelvy recorded his objection during the committee's decision-making phase: "So with that on GM 6 97, I've received a lot of opposition and concerns, but the nominee may be very conflicted. So I will be not voting in support of the vis and consent." The chair noted absent nominees had submitted questionnaires and participated in phone interviews to supplement written testimony.
What happens next: McKelvy's objection will be included in the committee record and the full Senate will consider the nomination with the committee's recommendation and the recorded reservations.
Sources: Committee hearing transcript, April 16, 2026.
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