STATE BILLHI SB 1324ENGROSSED

Relating To Fireworks.

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)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 4, 2025; 618 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 1324 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee: Finance

Sponsor

RKRonald KouchiSenator · Democrat · SD-008Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Mar 21, 2025Passed 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).House

Mar 21, 2025Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1453) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.House

Mar 19, 2025The 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.House

Mar 17, 2025Bill re-scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 13, 2025The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-20-25.House

Mar 11, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 6, 2025Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19House

Show 17 earlier actions

Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 307) in amended form (SD 2).House

Mar 4, 2025Report 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.Senate

Feb 28, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate

Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 989) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate

Feb 19, 2025The 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.Senate

Feb 19, 2025The 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.Senate

Feb 14, 2025The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 12, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.Senate

Feb 12, 2025Reported from PSM/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 290) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.Senate

Feb 5, 2025The 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.Senate

Feb 5, 2025The 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.Senate

Feb 4, 2025Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.Senate

Jan 30, 2025The committee(s) on PSM/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 27, 2025Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM/JDC.Senate

Jan 23, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 21, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 19, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Judiciary: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 19, 2025 · Senate · 3 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 5, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 5, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

Fireworks
Adjudication
Criminal Offenses
Penalties
Infractions
Appropriation ($)

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