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HI HB398

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Original bill proposed a statewide ban on fireworks to protect public health throughout Hawaii
  • American Lung Association of Hawaii, State Fire Council, Honolulu Fire Department, and Kauai Fire Department supported the measure's intent
  • Legislative Information Services of Hawaii and Pinky's 5 Eight opposed the bill
  • Committee amended the bill to allow counties to enact ordinances or adopt rules regulating fireworks that are more restrictive than state law under Chapter 132D, Hawaii Revised Statutes
  • Measure recommended for passage and referral to the Committee on Judiciary

Legislative Description

Fireworks; Counties

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2009
Public Safety1/26/2009

Full Bill Text

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