Bill > SB3040

This bill, titled "Relating To Gun Violence Prevention," proposes to replace the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission with a new entity called the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which will be housed within the department of the attorney general for administrative purposes. The new office will be led by a director appointed by the governor and will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategies to prevent and minimize various types of gun violence, including suicide and mass shootings, by collecting and analyzing relevant data from government agencies and other sources, while ensuring individual privacy. The office will also coordinate with state, county, and federal agencies, as well as other partners, to implement its strategies and will be tasked with developing programs and recommendations for the governor and legislature. The bill also appropriates funds for the establishment of a director position and for operating costs and equipment necessary for data analysis, with different effective dates for the appropriation and the establishment of the office itself.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3040&year=2026