Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR164 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.R. NO. 164 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE 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.
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3	3	THE SENATE S.R. NO. 164
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13	13	THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
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29	29	SENATE RESOLUTION
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35	35	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.
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41	41	WHEREAS, the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and other hazardous materials pose inherent safety and environmental risks, particularly when conducted in proximity to residential areas or heavily populated regions; and WHEREAS, in recent years, concerns have arisen regarding the impact of the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives and fireworks on neighboring communities, particularly the noise, air quality, and potential harm to public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the State and local agencies are entrusted with ensuring that the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and hazardous materials is conducted in a manner that minimizes risk and protects the well-being of the public and the environment; and WHEREAS, it is crucial to ensure that the protocols followed by the responsible agencies meet the highest standards of safety and best practices, as well as provide transparency and accountability to the affected communities; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Law Enforcement is requested to specifically provide: (1) A detailed description of the procedures and methods used by the Department of Law Enforcement for the safe disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and similar hazardous materials, including but not limited to controlled detonations, incineration, and other disposal methods; (2) An explanation of the permitting process for conducting the disposal, detonation, and destruction of hazardous materials, including the criteria for approving these actions and any other agencies involved in authorizing these events; and (3) 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Law Enforcement. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Explosives; Hazardous Materials; Disposal; Detonation; Destruction; Safety Protocols
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43	43	WHEREAS, the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and other hazardous materials pose inherent safety and environmental risks, particularly when conducted in proximity to residential areas or heavily populated regions; and
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47	47	WHEREAS, in recent years, concerns have arisen regarding the impact of the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives and fireworks on neighboring communities, particularly the noise, air quality, and potential harm to public health and safety; and
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51	51	WHEREAS, the State and local agencies are entrusted with ensuring that the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and hazardous materials is conducted in a manner that minimizes risk and protects the well-being of the public and the environment; and
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55	55	WHEREAS, it is crucial to ensure that the protocols followed by the responsible agencies meet the highest standards of safety and best practices, as well as provide transparency and accountability to the affected communities; now, therefore,
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59	59	BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, 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; and
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63	63	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Law Enforcement is requested to specifically provide:
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67	67	(1) A detailed description of the procedures and methods used by the Department of Law Enforcement for the safe disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and similar hazardous materials, including but not limited to controlled detonations, incineration, and other disposal methods;
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71	71	(2) An explanation of the permitting process for conducting the disposal, detonation, and destruction of hazardous materials, including the criteria for approving these actions and any other agencies involved in authorizing these events; and
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75	75	(3) 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; and
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79	79	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Law Enforcement.
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