STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3130

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 3173

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 3173 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to increase the fines available for violation of the laws on modified vehicle exhaust pipes and mufflers.

Your Committee received no testimony on this measure.

Your Committee finds that the growing noise pollution and disturbance from loud mufflers on motor vehicles, primarily motorcycles, may have impacts on public health and safety, as well as peaceful enjoyment and quality of life. Hawaii law currently prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle of which the exhaust pipe or muffler has been modified to increase the volume of the vehicle's motor; however, this law is regularly violated due to insufficient penalties. This measure increases fines for violations of section 291-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to deter violators.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3173 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair