S.B. 1348 Summary

• Amends Section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the Small Business Regulatory Review Board's authority to review rules that are proposed, amended, or already adopted by state agencies.

• Clarifies that the board may consider requests from small business owners to review any rule and make recommendations to agencies or the legislature regarding rule changes or legislation.

• Changes reference from county "ordinances" to county "rules" to allow the board to make recommendations to county councils or mayors regarding administrative rules affecting small businesses.

• Maintains the board's existing functions to assess economic impact on small businesses and suggest modifications or withdrawals of proposed rules.

• Takes effect upon approval.