Bill > HB508

This bill extends the sunset date of Act 67 from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2030, which appears to be related to a previous law concerning fireworks regulations. The bill also appropriates funding for the illegal fireworks task force, allocating money for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support administrative staff, task force operations, and law enforcement activities related to fireworks enforcement. Specifically, the funds can be used for hiring staff, covering law enforcement overtime, purchasing fuel and equipment, and handling storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks. The appropriated funds will be managed by the department of law enforcement. While the bill technically states it takes effect on July 1, 3000, the practical implementation of section 1 (the sunset date extension) is set for June 29, 2025, which suggests this is likely a technical drafting detail and the bill is intended to take effect in the near future.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2026