Hawaii Senate Bill 1481

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Establishes conditions for the importation of fireworks. Authorizes the county fire departments to inspect warehouses, piers, cargo, baggage, and personal effects of persons arriving in the State to ascertain if they contain any fireworks. Requires importers of fireworks to file a written statement with the appropriate county fire department. Allows the county fire departments to take custody and possession of and exercise jurisdiction over illegally imported fireworks. Prohibits the importation of fireworks except through airports and seaports approved by the State Fire Council. Requires each county fire department to establish and maintain a secure storage site for illegally imported fireworks. Requires that each county establish ordinances setting conditions for the importation of fireworks.

Relating To Fireworks.

Sen. Glenn Wakai [D]	Sen. Stanley Chang [D]	Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole [D]	Sen. Karl Rhoads [D]
Sen. Maile Shimabukuro [D]	Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D]	Sen. Michelle Kidani [D]	Sen. Angus McKelvey [D]
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-12-11		Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2023-02-08	Senate	The committee on TCA deferred the measure.
2023-02-08	Senate	The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
2023-02-03	Senate	The committee(s) on PSM/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-08-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2023-01-30	Senate	Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.
2023-01-25	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2023-01-25	Senate	Introduced.

SB1481 (Carry Over) 2023-02-08 - The committee on TCA deferred the measure.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB1481_.HTM