Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): Act 246, 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 246, 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
- Act 246, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 13).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 13) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).
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