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HI HR175
Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lopresti
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AI Summary
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Department of Health is requested to compile studies and make recommendations for state and county legislation to protect residents from noise pollution in Hawaii
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Department must submit a report of findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2020
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Resolution cites World Health Organization findings that noise is the second most significant environmentally related cause of ill health, after air pollution
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Resolution notes the federal Environmental Protection Agency transferred primary responsibility for addressing noise issues to state and local governments in 1981
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Resolution acknowledges that different areas of Hawaii may experience varying levels of noise pollution requiring different recommendations than the continental United States
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Compile Studies And Make Recommendations For State And County Legislation To Best Protect Residents From Noise Pollution In The State.
Noise Pollution
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018