HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Chair |
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Rep. Lisa Kitagawa, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. David A. Tarnas |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
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Rep. John M. Mizuno |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 4, 2022 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Increases from $2,000 to $5,000 the maximum fine that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $300.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Creates a civil cause of action that may be brought by any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or a local governmental entity in the State, for certain violations or aiding or abetting certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law, with statutory damages.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Mandates each county to offer a monetary reward to individuals who report the illegal use of fireworks and to pay the reward under certain conditions. Appropriates funds.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Specifies that certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law shall be considered a violation of noise control rules under the Hawaii noise pollution laws, punishable by civil penalties and subject to citations under those respective laws. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position for an inspector in the department of health. Appropriates funds for the department of health to enter into a contract with a security company to assist the inspector.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS INFRACTIONS. Establishes an expeditious adjudication system for the processing of fireworks infractions. Appropriates funds.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Establishes the 2022 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature.
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CPC |
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________________________________________ Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson Chair |
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