STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2123

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: S.C.R. No. 204

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.C.R. No. 204 entitled:

"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is that the Department of Law

Enforcement is requested to provide information related to the

disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks,

and similar hazardous materials in the State. The Department of Law enforcement is also requested to provide a detailed description of the procedures and methods used for the safe disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and similar hazardous materials, an explanation of the permitting process for conducting the disposal, detonation, and destruction

of hazardous materials, and a summary of the safety protocols, environmental safeguards, and best practices employed by the Department of Law Enforcement to ensure that the disposal, detonation, and destruction of hazardous materials do not cause harm to the environment, Department of Law Enforcement staff conducting the operation, and individuals and communities in the

vicinity of the hazardous materials as they are being

transported and destroyed.

Your Committee received testimony in support for this measure from two individuals.

Your Committee finds that additional information related to the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and similar hazardous materials will provide transparency and accountability related to safety, environmental, and public health concerns. This measure requests the Department of Law Enforcement to provide comprehensive information on current practices, locations, and protocols to ensure public awareness, improve safety standards, and support informed decision-making.

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 concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 204 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

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DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair