THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 231 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC scanning EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 231
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
THE SENATE
S.C.R. NO.
231
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC scanning EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
WHEREAS, the illegal importation and use of fireworks pose significant threats to public safety, property, and the environment in the State of Hawaii; and WHEREAS, the presence of illegal fireworks contributes to hazardous conditions, including fires, injuries, and disturbances to residents and pets; and WHEREAS, current enforcement measures have proven insufficient in preventing the unlawful entry of fireworks into the State; and WHEREAS, improved screening methods at state airports and harbors would serve as a proactive measure to curb the influx of illegal fireworks; and WHEREAS, modern electronic scanning equipment can detect contraband materials, including many types of explosives and fireworks; and WHEREAS, implementing scanning technology at state airports and harbors would enhance the ability of law enforcement and regulatory agencies to intercept and prevent the distribution of illegal fireworks; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Transportation is requested to install and utilize electronic scanning equipment at each state airport and harbor to scan for illegal fireworks; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for any commercial harbor, the Department of Transportation is requested to install and utilize electronic scanning equipment away from the harbor to ensure minimal disruptions to the flow of commerce; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation. Report Title: Department of Transportation; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
WHEREAS, the illegal importation and use of fireworks pose significant threats to public safety, property, and the environment in the State of Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, the presence of illegal fireworks contributes to hazardous conditions, including fires, injuries, and disturbances to residents and pets; and
WHEREAS, current enforcement measures have proven insufficient in preventing the unlawful entry of fireworks into the State; and
WHEREAS, improved screening methods at state airports and harbors would serve as a proactive measure to curb the influx of illegal fireworks; and
WHEREAS, modern electronic scanning equipment can detect contraband materials, including many types of explosives and fireworks; and
WHEREAS, implementing scanning technology at state airports and harbors would enhance the ability of law enforcement and regulatory agencies to intercept and prevent the distribution of illegal fireworks; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Transportation is requested to install and utilize electronic scanning equipment at each state airport and harbor to scan for illegal fireworks; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for any commercial harbor, the Department of Transportation is requested to install and utilize electronic scanning equipment away from the harbor to ensure minimal disruptions to the flow of commerce; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation.
Report Title:
Department of Transportation; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities