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HI HR41
Resolution
Status
3/25/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cory Chun
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Law Enforcement, county fire departments, county police departments, humane societies, and media organizations to collaborate on creating and disseminating public service announcements against illegal fireworks use.
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Cites that the Honolulu Fire Department responded to 23 fireworks-related fires in a 24-hour period (December 31, 2023 to January 1, 2024) and Honolulu EMS responded to 7 fireworks-related injuries including children and elderly persons.
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Notes that the Department of Law Enforcement confiscated 16 tons of illegal fireworks in December 2023 alone and has seized 35,000 pounds total since its inception.
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Highlights that fireworks trigger post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans, with 30 percent of recent Persian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans experiencing PTSD during their lifetimes.
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Identifies impacts on animals including pets fleeing from fireworks noise (Hawaiian Humane Society estimated 20 percent of pets go missing on New Year's Eve), and wildlife ingesting fireworks debris, causing malnutrition, internal injuries, and death.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.
Illegal Fireworks
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/25/2024