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This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Transportation to establish and operate a personal aircraft fireworks inspection pilot program from June 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. The program aims to prevent the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles into the state by coordinating with federal, state, and county law enforcement agencies to inspect all personal aircraft entering Hawaii and landing at department-owned or controlled airports. The resolution also calls for coordination with law enforcement and fire departments to properly dispose of prohibited fireworks according to Hawaii Revised Statutes. By January 30, 2026, the Department of Transportation is requested to submit a report evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness, reviewing implementation challenges, and proposing any necessary legislation. The resolution was prompted by concerns over fireworks-related offenses, including a mass casualty incident in Aliamanu on December 31, 2024, that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to relevant transportation, law enforcement, and fire department officials.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=218&year=2025