STAND. COM. REP. NO. 40
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2015
RE: H.B. No. 266
Honorable Joseph M. Souki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-Eighth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2015
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Economic Development & Business, to which was referred H.B. No. 266 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The Board is composed of members representing small businesses throughout the State. The Board provides comment and input into the administrative rulemaking process, and provides recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, and the counties on rule changes to help small businesses. The Board provides an integral interface between the small business community and policymakers and government agencies.
However, while the Board is currently funded through moneys appropriated to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, there is no specific allocation for the Board and therefore the Board, at times, lacks the financial resources necessary to carry out its mission. Your Committee notes that, according to the Board, operational costs, including travel, postage, educational, and other administrative costs equate to approximately $20,000 per year. Establishing a line item for the Board within the budget of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism would provide a mechanism for the Board to be assured of funds for its continued operation.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development & Business that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 266 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development & Business,
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____________________________ DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, Chair |
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