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HI SB908

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "small business" as a for-profit legal entity that is domiciled in Hawaii, independently owned and operated, and employs fewer than 100 full-time or part-time employees in Hawaii.

  • Expands the Small Business Regulatory Review Board's powers to allow submission of suggested changes or withdrawal recommendations for proposed rules with significant economic impact on small businesses.

  • Increases board membership from nine to eleven members, adding two members appointed from nominees submitted by the board itself.

  • Requires state agencies to submit reports by June 30 of each odd-numbered year describing the public purpose and justification for rules affecting small business.

  • Requires the board to submit evaluation reports to the legislature in each even-numbered year rather than to the next regular session.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act

Last Action

Act 174, on 07/11/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).

7/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2017
Economic Development & Business3/9/2017
Ways and Means2/17/2017
Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology1/25/2017

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