STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2832

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 2126

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 2126 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 minimum and maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation, Quieter & Healthier Maui, Free Access Coalition, and two individuals.

Your Committee finds that residents throughout the State have complained about increased noise pollution and disturbances from loud mufflers on motor vehicles. The noise produced by loud mufflers often disrupts residents' sleep and lowers their quality of life. While existing laws prohibit the installation of mufflers that increase the noise of the vehicle, the penalties for violations of those laws are minimal. This measure would deter violators by increasing fines for the installation of loud mufflers on motor vehicles and promote better quality of life for Hawaii's residents.

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. 2126 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