SB649 • 2026

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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Sponsor: FEVELLA, CHANG
Last action: 2026-01-21
Official status: Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
DOT; Aircraft; Airports; Fireworks; Articles Pyrotechnic; Inspections; Disposal Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State.
Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.

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Bill History

2026-01-21 S
Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.
2025-12-08 D
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
2025-01-23 S
Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM.
2025-01-17 S
Passed First Reading.
2025-01-17 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
DOT; Aircraft; Airports; Fireworks; Articles Pyrotechnic; Inspections; Disposal
Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State. Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.

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SB649

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

649

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO TRANSPORTATION
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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Chapter 261,
Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately
designated and to read as follows:

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Aircraft; fireworks; articles
pyrotechnic; inspection.
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The department shall inspect all personal
aircraft entering the State and landing at any airport owned or controlled by
the department for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of
fireworks and articles pyrotechnic into the State.

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(b)
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The department shall coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement
agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and
articles pyrotechnic pursuant to section 132D-26.

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(c)
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The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary
for the purposes of this section.
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SECTION 2.
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This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

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SECTION 3.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DOT;
Aircraft; Airports; Fireworks; Articles Pyrotechnic; Inspections; Disposal

Description:

Requires
the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the
State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized
transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State.
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Requires the Department to coordinate with an
appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of
prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.

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