Thursday, September 17, 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, September 16, 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 August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III.            Old Business

A.    Discussion and Action on the Small Business Statement After Public Hearing and Proposed New Amendment to the Kauai County Charter, Article XVII – Rules and Regulations, Part 4, Fixing Rates for the Furnishing of Water Service in the County of Kauai, promulgated by County of Kauai, Department of Water – Exhibit 1

IV.            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.      Discussion and action regarding participation in meetings of the Hawaii Economic Working Group hosted by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism to discuss advancement of the State’s economy.

2.      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

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

4.      Presentations to Industry Associations

5.      Staff’s Small Business Outreach                         

V.            Next Meeting:  Thursday, October 15, 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

VI.         Adjournment