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HI SR187

HI SR187
Requesting The Department Of Health To Examine Issues And Barriers To Enforcement To Reduce Noise From Two-stroke Engines, Mopeds, And Small Off-road Engines And Make Recommendations To The Legislature To Help Reduce Noise Pollution From These Sources.


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Introduced
03/11/2022
In Committee
04/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE NOISE FROM TWO-STROKE ENGINES, MOPEDS, AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE TO HELP REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION FROM THESE SOURCES. .

AI Summary

This Resolution directs the Department of Health to investigate the challenges and obstacles that prevent effective enforcement of noise reduction measures for two-stroke engines, mopeds, and small off-road engines, which are significant sources of noise pollution impacting the quality of life and health of Hawaii residents. The Department is also asked to explore potential solutions, such as offering financial incentives like commercial rebates to encourage the adoption of quieter, zero-emission alternatives for mopeds and small off-road equipment. Finally, the Department must submit a report to the Legislature detailing its findings and proposing recommendations, including any necessary legislative changes, to help mitigate noise pollution from these sources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22. (on 06/06/2022)

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