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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement to address the ongoing problem of illegal fireworks use in the state. The division will develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation and distribution of illegal fireworks, drawing from the recommendations of a previously established illegal fireworks task force. The bill appropriates funds for the division's operation and creates new permanent positions, including a division administrator, state law enforcement investigators, and a clerk position. These positions will be exempt from standard state employment regulations. The new division will focus on promoting compliance with fireworks control laws, ensuring public safety, and protecting critical infrastructure from illegal fireworks discharge. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (likely a typo) and will remain in effect until June 30, 2028, with funding allocated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill also provides for reimbursement of funds to law enforcement agencies for related operations, including personnel costs, fuel, equipment, technology, and storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Henry Aquino (D)*,
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Last Action
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). (on 04/10/2025)
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