HI SB227

Establishes an Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement to address illegal fireworks importation, distribution, and usage in Hawaii.

Division administrator will have charge and control of enforcement operations related to illegal fireworks, subject to the director's oversight, while counties retain concurrent enforcement authority under Chapter 132D.

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to operate the division and reimburse law enforcement agencies for personnel, overtime, equipment, technology, and storage/disposal of confiscated fireworks.

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish permanent positions including one division administrator, state law enforcement investigators, and one clerk position (exempt from civil service requirements).

Bill sunsets on June 30, 2028, with an effective date listed as July 1, 3000 (apparent drafting error).