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HI HR104

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rose Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests relocation of all live fire training and aviation activities from the Puuloa Range Training Facility away from the Ewa Beach community due to noise pollution, safety hazards, and environmental contamination.

  • Cites persistent noise violations including early morning public address system use and weapons fire throughout the day and night, with documented health impacts including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems.

  • Identifies lead contamination over 70 times the legal limit, off-range migration of munitions to nearby homes and Puuloa Beach Park where thousands of children play monthly, and proximity to 600 planned Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residences.

  • Notes the facility's incompatibility with nearby schools, churches, homes, parks, and passenger aircraft flight paths, with false alarm school lockdowns occurring due to mistaken gunfire identification.

  • Directs transmission of certified resolution copies to the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Governor, and Honolulu city officials.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Relocation Of All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activities Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.

Relocation

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs4/4/2023
Corrections, Military, & Veterans3/15/2023

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