Thursday, June 18, 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, June 17, 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 May 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III.            Old Business

A.    Discussion and Action on the Small Business Statement After Public Hearing and Proposed Amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 11 Chapter 58.1, Solid Waste Management Control, promulgated by Department of Health (DOH) – Exhibit 1

B.     Discussion and Action on the Small Business Statement After Public Hearing and Proposed Amendments to HAR Title 11 Chapter 55, Water Pollution Control, and Chapter 55 Appendices B, E, F, G, and K, promulgated by DOH – Exhibit 2

IV.            New Business

A.    Discussion and Action on the Small Business Impact Statement to Proposed New HAR Title 4 Chapter 61, Food Hub Grant Program, promulgated by Department of Agriculture – Exhibit 3                                                                                      

V.             Legislative Matters

A.    Discussion and Update on the following legislative matters:

1.      House Bill 1618 HD1 SD1 CD1 – Relating to Cesspool Conversions – Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. 

2.      House Bill 1710 HD2 SD2 CD1 – Relating to Historic Preservation – Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. Amends the conditions under which a proposed project on an existing privately owned single-family detached dwelling unit or townhouse that is over fifty years old shall be subject to section 6E-42, HRS. 

3.      House Bill 1721 HD2 SD2 CD1 – Relating to Housing – Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits.  Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits.  Repeals 6/30/2031.

4.      House Bill 2104 HD2 SD1 CD1 – Relating to Island Burial Councils – Extends the time to fill vacancies that occur during an Island Burial Council member's term. Provides per diem compensation in the form of a stipend for Island Burial Council members representing geographic regions. Adjusts the Island Burial Councils' quorum for business to be a majority of the appointed council members, but no fewer than three members.

5.      Senate Bill 2543 SD2 HD2 CD1 – Relating to State Construction Projects – Establishes a five-year Office of the State Construction Manager Pilot Program to provide guidance and recommendations on the design review of certain state construction projects that are administered by the Department of Accounting and General Services or Department of Education and located in any county with a population of less than 500,000.  Requires the Office to assign employees to the Department of Public Works of each applicable county to review and approve permit applications under the Pilot Program. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Appropriates funds for the Pilot Program and necessary positions. 

6.      Senate Bill 2673 SD1 HD1 CD1 – Relating to Counties – Requires a statewide permitting data standard developed collaboratively by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, county permitting agencies, and the Chief Data Officer. Requires each county to publish monthly updates of building and civil engineering permit data in accordance with that standard. Requires a report to the Legislature.    

 VI.            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.      Review and Update Board’s Discussion Leader Assignments” for the State and County Agencies’ Hawaii Administrative Rules

2.      Review and Approval of the Board’s 2026 Periodic Review; Evaluation Report, In Compliance with Regulatory Flexibility Act, Section 201M-7, Hawaii Revised Statues

3.      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

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

5.      Presentations to Industry Associations

6.      Staff’s Small Business Outreach                               

VII.         Election of Board Officers

A.    Discussion and Action on the following:

1. Vice Chair

2. Second Vice Chair

    VIII.          Next Meeting:  Thursday, July 16, 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

     IX.          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.