HI SCR183

Establishes a Legislative Noise Pollution Task Force to review best practices from other states for reducing urban noise pollution, particularly from motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, trash vehicles, and vehicle audio systems.

Task Force membership includes representatives from the Department of Health (Indoor and Radiological Health Branch), Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Liquor Commission, eight designated Oahu neighborhood boards, and legislators from urban communities with high noise complaints.

President of the Senate and Speaker of the House jointly designate a Chairperson from Task Force members.

Task Force must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Reference Bureau by November 1, 2010, with LRB required to report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2011 Regular Session convening.

Acknowledges that noise pollution causes adverse health effects including stress-related illnesses, high blood pressure, hearing loss, sleep disruption, and reduced productivity.