What's Being Discussed
The Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) will meet on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to review proposed government rules and their potential effects on small businesses. Key topics include:

Honolulu Liquor Commission rules: A complete overhaul of the existing liquor licensing and regulation rules for the City and County of Honolulu.
State income tax rules: New administrative rules from the Department of Taxation related to Hawaii's income tax law.
General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax: Proposed updates to tax rules affecting businesses and short-term rentals.
Kauai water rates: Proposed changes to how the County of Kauai sets rates for water service.
State parks sanitation and fire safety: New rules from the Department of Land and Natural Resources covering cleanliness and fire safety standards.
Legislative updates: Bills related to cesspool conversions, housing permit reforms, and a new state construction management pilot program.

Decisions Expected

The Board is expected to vote on small business impact statements for the liquor, income tax, and general excise/accommodations tax rule changes.
The Board will also take action on new impact statements for the Kauai water rates and parks sanitation rules.
Approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

Who Should Pay Attention

Bar and restaurant owners affected by Honolulu liquor licensing rules
Small business owners statewide subject to general excise or income taxes
Short-term rental operators impacted by transient accommodations tax changes
Kauai businesses that rely on county water service
Construction and housing industry businesses following state legislative developments