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HI SCR48
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Law Enforcement, fire departments, police departments, humane societies, and media organizations across Hawaii to collaborate on creating and distributing public service announcements against illegal fireworks.
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Cites 23 fireworks-related fires and 7 injuries during December 31, 2023 to January 1, 2024 in Honolulu, with the Department of Law Enforcement confiscating 16 tons of illegal fireworks in December 2023 alone.
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Highlights that fireworks can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans, with 30% of recent Persian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans experiencing PTSD during their lifetimes.
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Notes that 20% of pets are lost during fireworks celebrations and that wildlife rehabilitation centers are overwhelmed with animals affected by fireworks, with debris posing risks to sea birds and marine animals.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to county fire chiefs, police chiefs, humane societies, and major media outlets throughout Hawaii.
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
Report adopted, referred to JDC.
3/25/2024