Bill > HR37

This Resolution formally requests the State Auditor to conduct a thorough examination of how state departments inspect shipping containers arriving at Hawaii's harbors to prevent the illegal importation of fireworks. This action is prompted by ongoing issues with illegal fireworks use, despite existing bans, and the significant volume of cargo entering the state through its commercial harbors, with only a small fraction being inspected. The audit will specifically review current inspection procedures for both out-of-state and interisland cargo, assess the implementation of past recommendations from an Illegal Fireworks Task Force and a Legislative Reference Bureau update regarding harbor inspections, and identify any necessary changes or legislative proposals to reduce the flow of illegal fireworks into the state, with the findings and recommendations to be reported to the Legislature by a specific date.