What's Being Discussed

The Small Business Regulatory Review Board will meet on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Board reviews proposed government rules to assess how they might affect small businesses. Key topics include:

• 99-Year Leasehold Residential Condominium Program rules — proposed changes to state rules governing this long-term housing program run by DBEDT
• Kalaeloa Rules — proposed updates to regulations for the Kalaeloa development area on O'ahu
• State Income Tax rules — proposed amendments to Hawaii's income tax administrative rules, put forward by the Department of Taxation
• Board advocacy and outreach — updates on efforts to support small businesses, including a report on streamlining permits through the SPEED Task Force, outreach to industry associations, and review of the Board's 2026 annual evaluation report

Decisions Expected

• A vote to approve the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Formal action on all three sets of proposed rule changes, including whether each adequately addresses its impact on small businesses
• Approval of the Board's 2026 Periodic Review and Evaluation Report, which is required by state law

Who Should Pay Attention

• Small business owners across Hawaii, especially those in real estate, development, or industries affected by state tax rules
• Businesses operating in or near Kalaeloa on O'ahu
• Anyone interested in state permitting reform or small business advocacy efforts

The public can attend in person in Honolulu (Room 436) or join via Zoom or phone. Written testimony is due by Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and can be emailed to DBEDT.sbrrb.info@hawaii.gov.