Thursday, April 23, 2026 « 10:00 a.m.

250 South Hotel Street

No. 1 Capitol District Building

Room 436 Honolulu, HI 96813

As authorized under Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, and Section 92-3.7 Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), the public can participate in the meeting either:

A.    By attending the in-person meeting at:

250 S. Hotel Street, Room 436, Honolulu HI; or

B.     Via Video-audio livestream or via Telephone - to join the Video-audio livestream meeting, go to:                    

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88400776199?pwd=4wAvlu4jf7kz65ioBZWDXgpG4KlKJ8.1

C.    To Join via Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 with

Meeting ID 883 5814 0200 Passcode 066739

When the Chairperson asks for public testimony during the meeting, you may indicate that you want to provide oral testimony by using the raise hand function or, if calling in by telephone, entering * and 9 on your phone keypad.  When recognized by the Chairperson, you will be unmuted.  If you call in by phone, you can unmute and mute yourself by pressing * and 6 on your keypad. 

Members of the public may also submit written testimony via e-mail to: DBEDT.sbrrb.info@hawaii.gov or mailed to SBRRB, No. 1 Capitol District Building,

250 S. Hotel Street, Room 506, Honolulu, HI  96813, or P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804.  The Board requests that written testimony be received by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, so it may be distributed to Board members prior to the meeting.  Testimony received after that time will be distributed to the Board members at the meeting.  

Copies of the Board Packet will be available on-line for review at: Agendas & Minutes – Small Business Regulatory Review Board (hawaii.gov) and in-person at 250 South Hotel Street, Room 506, Honolulu, HI  96813 during regular business hours.  An electronic draft of the minutes for this meeting will also be made available at the same location when completed.

The Board may go into Executive Session under Section 92-5 (a)(4), HRS to Consult with the Board’s Attorney on Questions and Issues Concerning the Board’s Powers, Duties, Immunities, Privileges and Liabilities.

    I.            Call to Order

 II.            Approval of March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III.            Old Business

A.    Discussion and Action on the Small Business Statement After Public Hearing and Proposed Amendments for Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 12 Chapter 229, General, Administrative, and Legal Provisions promulgated by Department of Labor and Industrial Relations – Exhibit 1 

 IV.            Regulation for Review

A.    Re-Discussion and Action on the Small Business Impact Statement Before and After Public Hearing for HAR Title 13 Chapter 146-6, Fees, promulgated by Department of Land and Natural Resources – Exhibit 2

    V.            Administrative Matters

A.    Update on the Board’s Upcoming Advocacy Activities and Programs in accordance with the Board’s Powers under Section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS)

1.      Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force’s most recent meeting pursuant to Act 133 to identify actions taken challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expediate, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permit processes; and appropriates funds

2.      Becker Communications Inc., regarding the Board’s Small Business Outreach

3.      Presentations to Industry Associations

4.      Staff’s Small Business Outreach

VI.            Legislative Matters

A.    Discussion and Update on the following legislative matters:

1.      House Bill 1964 HD1 Relating to the State Building Code Council – Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees.  Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching requirement from the counties.

2.      House Bill 1967 HD1 Relating to Permitting – Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring and responsibilities of employees.  Appropriates funds.

3.      House Bill 2606 HD2 Relating to Off-Site Construction – Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.  Appropriates funds.

4.      Governor’s Message 612 Submitted for Consideration and Confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, Leelen Park, for a term to expire June 30, 2029

5.      Governor’s Message 613 Submitted for Consideration and Confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, Cynthia Hobson, for a term to expire June 30, 2029

6.      Governor’s Message Submitted for Consideration and Confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, Denver Coon, for a term to expire June 30, 2032

VII.            Next Meeting:  Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., held via Zoom and at 250 South Hotel Street – No. 1 Capitol District Building, Conference Rm 436, Honolulu, HI  96813 

VIII.         Adjournment

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Jet’aime Ariola at 808 798-0737 and jetaime.k.ariola@hawaii.gov as soon as possible, preferably at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting.  Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.  Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.