SB999Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Fireworks.
Introduced by Glenn Wakai, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · February 11, 2025
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | 4 | Yes |
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Absent |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | Absent |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.
The committee(s) on PSM/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-11-25 10:01AM; CR 229.
The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-10-25 3:15PM; CR 225.
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.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Awa.
Reported from PSM/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 551) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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