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HI HCR187
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Scot Matayoshi
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AI Summary
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Requests the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Safety, and Honolulu Police Department to coordinate inspections of all shipping containers arriving in Hawaii from outside the state.
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Directs coordinated agencies to inspect or scan every container for illegal fireworks, drugs, and firearms.
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Notes that Hawaii harbors receive over 200,000 shipping containers annually, with the vast majority currently uninspected for illegal materials.
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Requires that inspections be conducted with minimal impact on commerce flow in the state.
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Mandates transmittal of certified copies to the Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, Director of Transportation, Director of Agriculture, Director of Public Safety, and Honolulu Police Chief.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Various Government Entities Responsible For Inspecting Cargo Shipments To Hawaii To Coordinate Their Efforts To Ensure That Every Shipping Container Originating From Outside The State Is Inspected For Illegal Goods.
Fireworks
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
4/3/2019