SR 164 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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.

Senate Resolution 164 requests the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement to provide specific information about how the state disposes of explosives, fireworks, and hazardous materials, including disposal methods, permitting processes, and safety protocols. It specifically asks for details on procedures like controlled detonations, approval criteria for such activities, and environmental safeguards to protect public health and nearby communities. This resolution aims to increase transparency and ensure operations meet safety standards without altering existing laws or regulations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).

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Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1456) with recommendation of adoption.

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Mar 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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Mar 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

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Mar 12, 2025

Committee

Referred to PSM.

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Mar 7, 2025

Introduced

Offered.

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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor