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HI HB927

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bans the sale or distribution of novelty lighters in Hawaii to reduce fire hazards and prevent children from using lighters
  • Aims to decrease temptation for children to use lighters and reduce resulting fires and property damage
  • Includes a misdemeanor penalty provision in subsection (c) for violations of the ban
  • Received support from the State Fire Council, Honolulu Fire Department, and Kauai Fire Department
  • Committee on Public Safety recommended passage to Second Reading and referral to Committee on Judiciary for review of penalty severity

Legislative Description

Fire Protection; Novelty Lighters

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2009
Public Safety1/28/2009

Full Bill Text

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