SB 222: Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Reports
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-23
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-30: Act 246, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1)
Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030, and requires additional reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030, and requires additional reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Appropriates moneys for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Amends Act 67, SLH 2023, to appropriate funds for the illegal fireworks task force for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 and to extend the sunset date of the Act from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(f)
The task force shall submit an interim report on the status of its
comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each of the regular [session] sessions of
2024[.], 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The task force shall submit a final report of
its comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 2. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, is amended by amending section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect
on July 1, 2023, and shall be repealed on June 30, [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 2 shall take effect on June 29, 2025.
Report Title:
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Reports
Description:
Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(f)
The task force shall submit an interim report on the status of its
comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each of the regular [session] sessions of
2024[.], 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The task force shall submit a final report of
its comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 2. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, is amended by amending section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023,
and shall be repealed on June 30, [2025] 2030."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purpose of supporting the work of the illegal fireworks task force established pursuant to Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, including:
(1) Costs associated with the operation of the task force and hiring of necessary administrative support staff; and
(2) Reimbursement of moneys to law enforcement agencies for task-force-related law enforcement operations, including law enforcement personnel, overtime and other salary-related payments, charges for fuel, equipment, and storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of law enforcement for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000; provided that section 2 shall take effect on June 29, 2025.
Report Title:
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriation
Description:
Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030, and requires additional reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(f)
The task force shall submit an interim report on the status of its
comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each of the regular [session] sessions of
2024[.], 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The task force shall submit a final report of
its comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 2. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, is amended by amending section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023,
and shall be repealed on June 30, [2025] 2030."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purpose of supporting the work of the illegal fireworks task force established pursuant to Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, including:
(1) Costs associated with the operation of the task force and hiring of necessary administrative support staff; and
(2) Reimbursement of moneys to law enforcement agencies for task-force-related law enforcement operations, including law enforcement personnel, overtime and other salary-related payments, charges for fuel, equipment, and storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of law enforcement for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050; provided that section 2 shall take effect on June 29, 2025.
Report Title:
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriations
Description:
Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030, and requires additional reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
(1) Costs associated with the operation of the task force and hiring of necessary administrative support staff; and
(2) Reimbursement of moneys to law enforcement agencies for task-force-related law enforcement operations, including law enforcement personnel, overtime and other salary-related payments, charges for fuel, equipment, and storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of law enforcement for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, section 3, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f)
The task force shall submit an interim report on the status of its
comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each of the regular [session] sessions of
2024[.], 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The task force shall submit a final report of
its comprehensive strategic plan, including findings, recommendations, and any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 3. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, is amended by amending section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect
on July 1, 2023, and shall be repealed on June 30, [2025] 2030."
SECTION 4 Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050; provided that section 3 shall take effect on June 29, 2025.
Report Title:
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates moneys for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Extends the sunset date of the task force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to fireworks.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"SECTION 4A. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purposes of this Act, including the hiring of necessary administrative support staff for the task force, operation of the task force, and reimbursement of funds to law enforcement agencies for task-force-related law enforcement operations, including law enforcement personnel, overtime and other salary-related payments, charges for fuel, equipment, and storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of law enforcement for the purposes of this Act."
SECTION 2. Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, is amended by amending section 5 to read as follows:
"SECTION
5. This Act shall take effect on July 1,
2023, and shall be repealed on June 30, [2025.] 2030."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriations
Description:
Amends Act 67, SLH 2023, to appropriate funds for the illegal fireworks task force for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 and to extend the sunset date of the Act from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 30, 2025 | Act 246, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Act 246, 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
| May 2, 2025 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 13) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 13). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Kitagawa, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Kanuha, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 3:45PM in conference room 325. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Shimizu. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kanuha, Wakai Co-Chairs; Fukunaga, Fevella. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 631). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Marten excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1986) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Holt, Ward. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-31-25 3:15PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1327) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 19) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 704) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 81) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 30, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Referred to PSM, WAM. |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 31, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Law Enforcement | ** Support | |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | ** Support | |
| Honolulu Police Department | ** Support | |
| Kingdom of The Hawaiian Islands | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Libertarian Party of Hawaii | ** Against | |
| Oahu Filipino Community Council | *** Support | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Ohana Unity Party | ** Support | |
| Oʻahu County Committee of Oʻahu County Democrats | ** Support | |
| Oʻahu County Democrats | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 | ** Support |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 13
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 222
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
C.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir and Madam:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives in S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREWORKS,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030;
(2) Require additional reports to the Legislature; and
(3) Appropriate funds for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
Your Committee on Conference finds that it is necessary to provide additional time to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force established pursuant to Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, to continue the effective work of the Task Force and enhance public safety. Your Committee on Conference further finds that the extended timeline of the Task Force necessitates additional reporting to the Legislature.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Removing language appropriating funds;
(2) Making it effective upon its approval; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ DAVID A. TARNAS Co-Chair |
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____________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE Chair |
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____________________________ LISA KITAGAWA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ DRU KANUHA Co-Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1986
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 222
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREWORKS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030, and require the Task Force to submit additional reports to the Legislature; and
(2) Appropriate funds to support the work of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1327
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 222
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREWORKS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Appropriate funds for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force; and
(2) Extend the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030, and require additional reports to the Legislature.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Law Enforcement; Honolulu Police Department; Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21; Hawaiian Humane Society; Oʻahu County Committee of Oʻahu County Democrats; and eight individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and four individuals.
Your Committee finds that the Illegal Fireworks Task Force, comprised of state and federal agencies, has successfully intercepted and seized thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks. Therefore, your Committee believes that this important work should continue and be supported by the Legislature.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $1,265,000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 704
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 222
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 222 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREWORKS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to extend the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and to appropriate moneys to the task force to support its continued operations.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Law Enforcement, Hawaiian Humane Society, Oahu Filipino Community Council, and thirteen individuals.
Your Committee finds that the work of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force, established pursuant to Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, and its collaboration with law enforcement agencies are vital to public safety. Your Committee further finds that the task force has been successful in confiscating a number of illegal fireworks in the State, and that continued support for the task force will help ensure its long-term effectiveness.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Establishing the appropriation for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force as a new appropriation, instead of an amendment to Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023;
(2) Amending Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, to require the task force to submit additional interim reports to the Legislature in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, and a final report in 2030;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050; and
(4) Making the extension of the task force's sunset date effective June 29, 2025.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 222, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 222, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 81
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 222
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 222 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREWORKS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to amend Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, to appropriate funds for the illegal fireworks task force for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and fiscal 2026‑2027 and to extend the sunset date of the Act from June 20, 2025, to June 30, 2030.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and three individuals.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and three individuals.
Your Committee finds that Act 67, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, established the Illegal Fireworks Task Force to do the following:
(1) Plan, coordinate, and engage in law enforcement operations to interdict illegal fireworks;
(2) Develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State;
(3) Promote compliance with the state fireworks control laws; and
(4) Ensure the safety and security of the airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives.
Your Committee finds that since its establishment, the Illegal Fireworks Task Force has demonstrated success in its operations. Working collaboratively with partner agencies, the Task Force has successfully removed over two hundred thousand pounds of illegal fireworks from the State's streets, with operations and investigations continuing to progress.
Accordingly, your Committee finds that extending the sunset date of the existence of this Task Force by an additional five years is crucial to maintaining this momentum and ensuring the long-term effectiveness of the Task Force's mission.
Your Committee further finds that the appropriation of funds is essential for the Task Force to continue its operations. These funds are necessary for administrative support staff, Task Force operations, and reimbursement to law enforcement agencies for Task Force-related law enforcement operations, including personnel costs, overtime, equipment, and the storage and disposal of confiscated fireworks.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 222 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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________________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2025 | SB222_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-31-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | SB222_SD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-13-25_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2025 | SB222_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-12-25_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2025 | SB222_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-05-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
36SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
5MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
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