HI SCR61

Requests the Department of Health, in consultation with the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, to conduct a study on cumulative health effects of persistent urban noise in Honolulu.

Study must examine the extent of urban noise, its effect on quality of life, and possible solutions from other urban environments that may be applicable to Honolulu.

Identifies specific noise sources including buses, fire truck sirens, garbage trucks, car horns, motorcycles, music venues, leaf blowers, power washing, and harbor noise.

Requires the Department of Health to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by September 1, 2019.

Directs that certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Health, Dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, Mayor of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council Chairperson, and Chair of the Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board.