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HI SR36
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, county fire and police departments, humane societies, and media organizations to collaborate on creating and distributing public service announcements about illegal fireworks dangers.
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Cites 23 fireworks-related fires in Honolulu from December 31, 2023 to January 1, 2024, and 7 fireworks-related injuries during the same period including to children and elderly individuals.
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Notes that the Department of Law Enforcement seized 16 tons of illegal fireworks during December 2023 alone, and has confiscated 35,000 pounds of fireworks since its inception.
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Identifies impacts on military veterans, with 7% of all veterans and 30% of recent Persian Gulf and Iraq/Afghanistan veterans experiencing PTSD that can be triggered by fireworks.
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Documents that 20% of pets are lost during fireworks celebrations, with the Hawaiian Humane Society receiving 70-80 animals after New Year's, and that fireworks debris threatens marine and wildlife populations.
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