Bill > SB359

This bill modifies the existing Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding leaf blowers by expanding the definition of "residential zone" to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. The bill clarifies that these terms can be defined either by state law or county ordinance. By broadening the definition of residential zone, the legislation likely aims to extend existing leaf blower regulations to a wider range of urban and mixed-use areas. The bill maintains the existing definitions of "leaf blower" (a machine used to blow leaves, dirt, or other debris from surfaces) and "weed whacker" (a gasoline or electric powered yard tool for cutting grass and vegetation), while adding specificity to the zoning terminology. The act will take effect immediately upon approval, suggesting a swift implementation of the expanded residential zone definition.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=359&year=2026