HI SB418

Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies

Requires each state agency to review at least 20% of its administrative rules annually, ensuring all rules are reviewed at least once every five years

Reviews must identify rules that are outdated, duplicative, unsupported by statutory authority, or that create unnecessary regulatory burdens

Mandates a public comment period of at least 60 days and requires the Attorney General to submit an annual regulatory review report to the governor and legislature no later than 20 days before each regular session

Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with an effective date of January 1, 2525