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HI SB 1324

died on adjournment

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did HI SB 1324 pass?

No. HI SB 1324 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 1324 about?

Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 1324?

KOUCHI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 1324.

Description

Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • KOUCHIprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    carried-over

  2. 2025-03-21

    Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).

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  3. 2025-03-21

    Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1453) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

  4. 2025-03-19

    The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.

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  5. 2025-03-17

    Bill re-scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  6. 2025-03-13

    The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-20-25.

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  7. 2025-03-11

    Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  8. 2025-03-06

    Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19

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  9. 2025-03-06

    Pass First Reading

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  10. 2025-03-04

    Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 307) in amended form (SD 2).

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  11. 2025-03-04

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee, C.). Transmitted to House.

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  12. 2025-02-28

    48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.

  13. 2025-02-28

    Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 989) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

  14. 2025-02-19

    The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  15. 2025-02-19

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

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  16. 2025-02-14

    The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  17. 2025-02-12

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.

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  18. 2025-02-12

    Reported from PSM/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 290) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

  19. 2025-02-05

    The 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.

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  20. 2025-02-05

    The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.

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  21. 2025-02-04

    Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.

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  22. 2025-01-30

    The committee(s) on PSM/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  23. 2025-01-27

    Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM/JDC.

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  24. 2025-01-23

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  25. 2025-01-21

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-05 · pass · 4-1

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • DeCorte: no
  • The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-05 · pass · 4-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Elefante: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • DeCorte: no
  • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-19 · pass · 3-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Awa: no
    • Gabbard: not voting
  • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-19 · pass · 13-0

    Member-level votes (14)
    • Dela Cruz: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • Aquino: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • Kim: yes
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Fevella: yes
  • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    2025-03-04 · pass · 22-2

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Senator(s: not voting
  • The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-03-19 · pass · 9-1

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Tarnas: yes
    • Poepoe: yes
    • Belatti: yes
    • Hashem: yes
    • Kahaloa: yes
    • Perruso: yes
    • Takayama: yes
    • Todd: yes
    • Shimizu: yes
    • Garcia: no
    • Cochran: not voting

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