All Roll Calls
Yes: 7 • No: 1
HawaiiSB 9992025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Sponsored By: Glenn Wakai (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
DLEFireworks Control LawConsumer FireworksAsset ForfeitureNuisance AbatementPenaltyCommunity Education Safety ProgramsAppropriationsPSM/CPN, WAM/JDC
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Glenn Wakai
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Carol Fukunaga
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2025
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Reported from PSM/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 551) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/14/2025SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/14/2025SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Awa.
2/11/2025SenateThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.
2/10/2025SenateThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-11-25 10:01AM; CR 229.
2/5/2025SenateThe committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-10-25 3:15PM; CR 225.
2/5/2025SenateThe committee(s) on PSM/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/31/2025SenateReferred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/23/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/21/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB999_SD1
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