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HB 1024

RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii bill establishes or modifies a Small Business Regulatory Review Board to evaluate regulations' impact on small enterprises before implementation.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1024

Legislative bill overview

HB 1024 relates to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board in Hawaii, though the bill text itself is not provided in your submission. Based on the title alone, the legislation likely establishes, modifies, or addresses the operations of a board designed to review regulations affecting small businesses. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Economic Development and Competitiveness Committee (ECD) and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA) before being carried over to the 2026 session.

Why is this important

Small business regulatory review boards typically aim to reduce compliance burdens on small enterprises by evaluating new rules before implementation. Such measures can affect business formation, job creation, and economic competitiveness in Hawaii. The bill's progression through two committees suggests it touches both economic and legal/constitutional considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and enforcement authority: Questions about whether the board has binding power to block regulations or merely advisory influence
  • Representation balance: Concerns about whose interests are represented on the board (business vs. labor vs. consumer vs. environmental advocates)
  • Regulatory delay risks: Debate over whether review processes could slow necessary protective regulations for workers, consumers, or the environment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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