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HI SR167
Resolution
AI Summary
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Encourages the Department of Transportation, in consultation with other state agencies having technological expertise, to conduct research on scanning technology for detecting illegal fireworks in shipping containers arriving in Hawaii
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Notes that over 200,000 shipping cargo containers arrive in Hawaii annually, with over 90% coming from the continental United States, but only a small fraction are inspected by government agencies
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References ongoing public safety concerns from illegal fireworks, including thousands of Honolulu Police Department complaints, numerous arrests, property damage, and a 2016 death on Oahu
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Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2020 Regular Session
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Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation
Legislative Description
Encouraging The Department Of Transportation, In Consultation With Any Other State Agency With Expertise In Technological Research, To Conduct Research On Technology That Can Scan Shipping Containers For Any Type Of Illegal Firework Being Imported Into The State.
Department of Transportation
Last Action
Referred to TRS/TEC/PSM.
3/13/2019